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
April 18, 2012 Selfridge, USAF Work to Go Green As millions of people around the world observe Earth Day April 22 this year, the Air Force is challenging every member of the Air Force family to do his or her part to conserve natural resources, minimize waste and prevent pollution."I challenge all Airmen to think about pollution prevention in new
April 17, 2012 Selfridge Museum Begins Work on F-89 Restoration The Selfridge Military Air Museum has begun work on a restoration project that may be the only one of its kind in the country, or possibly the world. Volunteers at the Museum at Selfridge Air National Guard Base took delivery this week of an F-89 Scorpion fighter-interceptor aircraft. They will
April 9, 2012 Pipes & Pumps – C.E. Airmen Find Satisfaction in the Guard Twenty-two years ago - way back in the last century - Chris Wellman enlisted in the military. Now-a-days, about once a month, Wellman reaches into his closet and takes out his military uniform. He checks it for fraying cuffs and loose strings. He brushes off any dust that may have accumulated. And
April 5, 2012 Comic Book Hero Salutes Selfridge Children Saturday Capt. America will report for duty at Selfridge Air National Guard Base this weekend. The comic book hero who puts a heavy focus on patriotism will be visiting the Selfridge Commissary 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday as part of the Month of the Military Child activities at the base. The Captain's visit is