Oct. 1, 2012 Thermal Imaging Tool Saves Money - And More - at Selfridge Sometimes energy efficiency can pay dividends in unexpected places."I've prevented three fires using this," said Darren Burton, a civilian electrician with the 127th Civil Engineer Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich."This" is a thermal imaging camera, paid for by Air National Guard
Oct. 1, 2012 Home Depot Volunteers Beautify Selfridge Chapel Grounds The gazebo courtyard outside the base chapel at Selfridge Air National Guard Base received a major facelift this week, thanks to a set of helping hands from local Home Depot stores and associates.About 30 volunteers from nine Home Depot stores on the east side of the Detroit area turned out for the
Sept. 26, 2012 Heritage Series: Andrews Gained Early Leadership Experience at Selfridge (Part of an ongoing series of historic profiles on key Airmen in the early history of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.)When the president needs to catch a flight, he heads to Andrews. Just to be clear, that's the air base near Washington, D.C. named for the late Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, not the
Sept. 24, 2012 Selfridge Airmen participate in South African Exposition More than 130 U.S. military members were invited to demonstrate the air and ground capabilities of American forces as they partnered with the South African air force during the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition here, Sept. 22-23."This was a tremendous opportunity for the U.S. military to
Sept. 21, 2012 Michigan Air National Guard Joins Forces for International Airshow U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips met with a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker crew to learn about their aircraft, here, Sept 19.Personnel from the 171st Air Refueling Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Mich., discussed their aircrafts'
Sept. 16, 2012 Hundreds Attend Selfridge Job Fair More than 600 veterans and current military members packed a Hiring our Heroes job fair at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Sept. 16, 2012, where they were able to speak to more than 80 potential employers and another two dozen colleges and other service providers.The job fair was organized at the
Sept. 16, 2012 Airmen Work Together in A-10 Engine Install Like just about everything else on the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft - best known as the Warthog -- the General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan is a big ol' beast of an engine. But even beasts need a little maintenance now and then. Simple maintenance work can be done on the engine while on the
Sept. 16, 2012 Selfridge A-10s: Painted with Pride Corrosion control. Camouflage in the sky. Even a slight improvement in aerodynamics. All of these are reasons to paint a military aircraft, but maybe not the most important reason."The biggest thing is pride, really. We want our aircraft to look the best," said Technical Sgt. Arnie Collins, a member
Sept. 12, 2012 HERITAGE SERIES: Rickenbacker Visit Highlighted Post-WWI Days at Selfridge (Part of an ongoing series of historic profiles on key Airmen in the early history of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.)He was America's Ace of Aces - and then served some of his final few days in uniform at Selfridge Field. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker became an American hero as the top U.S. ace in
Sept. 11, 2012 New $30M Fuel System Planned at Selfridge A new $30.2 million jet fuel storage and delivery system will be built at Selfridge Air National Guard Base later this decade, potentially smoothing the way for future aircraft and mission assignments to the southeastern Michigan base.The fuel farm will feature three primary components:· An above