May 20, 2012 Selfridge Airmen Earn Degrees in Afghanistan Call it Operation: Algebra. Even when the building at Kandahar Air Base shook after another rocket attack, two Michigan Airmen kept working their equations.Today, they hold degrees from the Community College of the Air Force to prove it. Staff Sgt. Vanessa Rudolph and Staff Sgt. Jessica Homann, both
May 19, 2012 Chief Asks: ‘Who Knows You?’ Who knows what you do? That's the question Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Muncy wants Airmen to be asking themselves. Muncy is the command chief of the Air National Guard and as such is the senior enlisted member of a force of roughly 107,000 Citizen-Airmen. Key among his duties is sharing his view
May 14, 2012 Selfridge Civilian Deploys to Afghanistan A Selfridge civilian has deployed to Afghanistan to aid in the rebuilding process of that nation.Yvette Wolski, who has worked in the civilian personnel office at Selfridge Air National Guard Base for essentially her entire working career, was recently selected for the deployment and is working in
May 4, 2012 Leadership Program Seeks to 'Operationalize Diversity' Do you know how you are wired?"When we understand our own personality, when we learn about ourselves, we can better understand the people who we are working with," said Capt. Donald Davenport, a KC-135 pilot with the 171st Air Refueling Squadron. "The question they keep asking us is 'how are you
May 2, 2012 Training Matters at Grayling Air Gunnery Range To the casual visitor, perhaps, the aerial gunnery range near Grayling, Mich., is primarily focused on helping military fighter pilots with their target practice.Senior Master Sgt. Alan VanPate sees it a little differently."When the 107th Fighter Squadron went over to Afghanistan, all of their
April 22, 2012 Programs Aid Guard Members in Job Hunt Keeping America's defenders fully employed is the focus of several initiatives taking place at and around Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Since most members of the Michigan Air and Army National Guard work one weekend per month in uniform, helping Citizen-Airmen and Citizen-Soldiers to find
April 22, 2012 Youth Activities on Tap at Selfridge Several activities are in the works for young people who are connected to Selfridge Air National Guard Base.Several agencies are working together to support a Kid's & Family Run event on May 19 at the base. The event, in celebration of Armed Forces Day, will include a 1-mile run/walk for kids and a
April 22, 2012 Right Parts, Right Uniform the Focus for Supply Airmen Making sure people have what they need to get the job done. That's the mission of the supply operations in the 127th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich."People need the right parts to maintain aircraft and they need the right uniform items to look good," said
April 22, 2012 Customs, Courtesies Build Strong Air Force Standing at attention. Saluting officers. Respect for the flag. Military customs and courtesies not only help to maintain order and build a foundation for self-discipline, they help to define who we are not only as Airmen, but as parts of the team on guard to defend American freedoms. "A sharp
April 22, 2012 Helmets Remain Mandatory for Michigan Airmen Airmen in the Michigan Air National Guard who ride motorcycles are required to wear helmets at all time, despite a change in Michigan law. A change in Michigan law allows motorcyclists to choose whether to wear a helmet if they are at least 21 years old, carry additional insurance and have passed a