March 10, 2012 Champagne, Saridakis Take New Leadership Roles Two combat veterans took on new duties as the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Operations Group and 107th Fighter Squadron witnessed a change of command ceremony Saturday, March 10 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Lt. Col. Douglas Champagne took command of the Operations Group and Lt. Col.
March 9, 2012 Secretary McGinnis visits the 127th Wing Mr. David McGinnis, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, visited Selfridge Air National Guard Base for briefings and a base tour given by the 127th Wing Commander and base commander, Colonel Michael Thomas, on March 9, 2012. Joining the tour and visit were Maj General Robert
March 6, 2012 Two Years Running: Selfridge Wins ANG Airfield Honors For the second consecutive year, Selfridge Air National Guard Base has been named the Airfield Flight Operations Complex of the Year by the Air National Guard. The award recognizes exemplary performance in air traffic control, air traffic control maintenance and airfield management. During the
Feb. 29, 2012 Civil Engineers participate in Global Guardian 2012 Airmen of the 127th Civil Engineer Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., participated in the Global Guardian 2012 training exercise, Feb. 13-24. During the exercise, more than 1,300 Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard, as well as members of the Royal Netherland Air Force and
Feb. 29, 2012 Selfridge Public Affairs Wins Honors Airmen at the 127th Public Affairs office won top honors in the 2011 National Guard Bureau Media Contest for the Air National Guard.The winners from the 127th Wing are Technical Sgt. Dan Heaton, who placed first in the Commentary category and second in the News Article Category; Technical Sgt. David
Feb. 17, 2012 Vadnais: Strong Guard Strengthens America A strong militia makes for a strong America, Michigan's top soldier said today.And Major Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais aims to keep it that way.Vadnais, the adjutant general of Michigan's Army and Air National Guard, is seeking to maintain the current levels of personnel, aircraft and mission assignments
Feb. 15, 2012 Selfridge A-10s Resume Regular Flying, Training Schedule The sound of freedom has returned in full force to the skies over southeastern Michigan. The 107th Fighter Squadron has resumed a full, regular flying schedule this week at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, following a short stand-down period after a deployment to Afghanistan. The squadron, known
Feb. 14, 2012 Wing Honor Guard Welcomes New Members Folded flags. Twenty-one gun salutes. The playing of "Taps."A half-dozen Michigan Airmen reviewed the most solemn of military traditions and ceremonies this month at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and have joined the roster of the 127th Wing's Honor Guard. The Honor Guard carries in the American,
Feb. 13, 2012 Stay Winter Safe Often I hear people say you're from Michigan, you must be used to the cold and you must like it. As a look of dismay comes on my face I usually say something in the nature of, "Well let me make something abundantly clear. The best way to deal with the cold is to stay out of it as much as possible."
Feb. 9, 2012 FBI exercise capitalizes on Selfridge value Law enforcement agencies trekked to Selfridge Air National Guard Base today as the FBI held a field office visit and table top exercise designed to guide actions that would be utilized during an actual weapons of mass destruction contingency response in the Detroit area.More than 20 agencies were