Dec. 14, 2011 Projects to Reduce Energy Usage at Selfridge The installation of highly-efficient energy control systems and meters is expected to result in dividends at Selfridge Air National Guard Base."These projects will help reduce our energy consumption, which ultimately saves the taxpayer money," said Steve Krajnik, energy manager for the 127th Wing of
Dec. 6, 2011 PHOTO STORY: Crew Chief Operations Fundamentally, the job of an Air Force crew chief is to ensure that his or her aircraft is ready to fly when needed. To do that, the crew chief often spends long hours on the flight line -- in all kinds of weather -- making sure that maintenance and regular inspections are performed on the aircraft
Dec. 6, 2011 Three Awarded Bronze Star; Airmen of the Year Named Eight Airmen were awarded honors at a military formation at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on Sunday, capping one of the busiest years in Michigan Air National Guard history.In addition to five Airmen who were named Airmen of the Year for the 127th Wing, three Michigan Airmen were awarded the
Dec. 4, 2011 127th SFS Moves to New Facility The 127th Security Forces Squadron has a new home on Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The squadron, which provides security and law enforcement services to the base, has moved into a newly-renovated building on the base and marked the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of Dec. 4. "Building 160
Nov. 23, 2011 127th ARG Earns AMC Honor The 127th Air Refueling Group has been honored for accuracy in its fueling operations. Air Mobility Command announced the award as part of AMC's Energy Incentive Award Program. The 127th was named the top KC-135 wing in the AMC for fueling accuracy -- minimizing the number of over-fueled sorties. An
Nov. 22, 2011 Mental Health Professional Joins Wing A clinical social worker with more than six years of experience working directly with the needs of the military has recently joined the 127th Wing in the newly-created position of wing director of psychological health.Pamela Blanks began working with the wing in late August, providing a variety of
Nov. 21, 2011 Thanksgiving Part of American Military History Times of great conflict often prompt people to great acts of Thanksgiving. The national holiday now celebrated every year with turkey and stories of pilgrims and Native Americans became cemented as an American tradition during two of our nation's earliest and most critical armed struggles. Days of
Nov. 9, 2011 Travel Claim System Goes Digital Goodbye, paper travel claim. Hello, DTS.All military travel vouchers - included those filed only for local mileage - must now be filed through the on-line Defense Travel System. The change, which went into effect with all orders created on or after Oct. 1, means Airmen at Selfridge Air National
Nov. 2, 2011 11-11-11: Saluting America’s veterans For nearly 100 years, America has been honoring her veterans on a day that recalls the end of the first war that included extensive use of military air power. For that same long century, a field near Detroit has been providing a significant percentage of that air power to meet the nation's needs.
Nov. 1, 2011 Selfridge Airmen Begin Rolling Mobilizations The Airmen of the 127th Air Refueling Group have begun a series of rolling mobilizations that is anticipated to keep dozens of members of the Michigan Air National Guard on duty at least for the next year. The new mobilizations are in addition to two ongoing taskings that are keeping local Airmen