Oct. 7, 2013 Title 5 & Title 32 Workers Called Back; Commissary Opens All 127th Wing civilian employees (Title 5) and military technicians (Title 32) are being instructed to report to work tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. All active-duty Guard personnel will continue to report for duty. All personnel are also being advised that the potential exists that they could be
Oct. 1, 2013 Government Shutdown Impacts at Selfridge Here are some facts and figures about Selfridge Air National Guard Base, as it relates to the government shut down.· Some 650 Title V civilians and Title 32 military technicians employed by the 127th Wing were sent home today, after conducting an orderly shutdown of operations this morning (Oct. 1).
Sept. 30, 2013 650 Furloughed at Selfridge Due to Shutdown Approximately 650 civilians and military technicians employed by the 127th Wing are furloughed due to the federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1. Approximately 150 active duty military personnel who are part of the 127th Wing remain on duty.The 127th Wing is the host unit at Selfridge Air
Sept. 27, 2013 127th Wing FOD Walk Approximately 80 members of the 127th Wing conducted a FOD walk on the active runway at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The purpose of the FOD walk is to ensure the area is free of Foreign Objects and Debris (FOD) that may cause damage to aircraft and
Sept. 25, 2013 MARE Tests Readiness at Selfridge What would happen if there was a crisis at Selfridge Air National Guard Base? How would the various departments handle two explosive devices detonated in the midst of civilians and military personnel? Selfridge first responders exhibited their skills during the recent Major Accident Response
Sept. 18, 2013 Selfridge Airmen Earn Governor's 20 Honors Hours spent working together while off-duty brought rewards for nine Selfridge Airmen who recently won honors while competing at the annual Michigan Governor's 20, which brings together the top marksman from across the state's Army and Air National Guard.Competing in the competition as part of the
Sept. 16, 2013 Airman’s Sons Honored For Bravery in House Fire The sons of a 127th Wing Airmen have been honored by their father's commanding officer for bravery.Daniel and Brendan Stutts, sons of Staff Sgt. Daniel Stutts, a member of the 127th Maintenance Squadron's propulsion shop, were awarded commander's coins from Col. Rolf Mammen, 127th Maintenance Group
Sept. 15, 2013 Selfridge Visit Puts Guard Mission in Focus for National Commission During their visit to Selfridge Air National Guard base in Michigan Saturday, Sept. 14, members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force saw firsthand how Michigan Air National Guard members utilize their civilian career skills in carrying out their military duties. The
Sept. 12, 2013 Family Combines for 161 Years of Service - And Counting Despite the 161 combined years of military service accumulated by her immediate family, Senior Master Sgt. Christine Koch's most meaningful days of service actually came after she retired - the first time.Days after she retired from the Michigan Air National Guard, terrorists struck at America on
Sept. 12, 2013 WWII Ace, Detroit Native, Helped Organize Michigan ANG One of the last fighter aces to fly as a "Red Devil" of the Michigan Air National Guard died earlier this year. Urban L. "Ben" Drew was a Detroit native who became the first pilot to shoot down two enemy jet aircraft in a single mission - while flying a propeller-driven P-51 Mustang -- in the later