Dec. 5, 2009 Lt. Col. Mac Crawford takes command of 127th Mission Support Group Lt. Col. Mac A. Crawford, a member of the 127th Wing since 1997, is now in command of the 127th Mission Support Group.Following the time-honored tradition of the change of command ceremony, Crawford accepted the Group's flag during the December Unit Training Assembly after it was relinquished by Lt.
Dec. 5, 2009 Time to think about winter safety hazards 'Tis the season for the slip-and-fall accident.Ground safety specialists from the 127th Wing say that slipping on parking lot ice is a far too common occurrence and one that can be easily avoided. "Slow down and watch your step," said Technical Sgt. Gerald Petty, a safety specialist for the 127th
Dec. 3, 2009 Holiday message from the commander To all our wing members and their families, Season's Greetings! The wing has been at an incredible pace this past year and I am proud of everyone's dedication to standing up our newly assigned missions and meeting all our inspections head-on with energy. The recent "Excellent" rating received on the
Nov. 18, 2009 AAFES Aims to be Military Shoppers' First Choice for the Holidays Promotions, prizes and popular name brands will anchor the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's efforts to invite military Families to "rediscover the value" their exchange is offering this holiday season. Exclusive savings on tax-free holiday decorations, care package items and electronics will be
Nov. 12, 2009 Base takes new turn for development The old Army housing apartments and duplexes are coming down steadily here and the enhanced use lease project is now officially terminated. What does the future Selfridge ANGB look like?Following the Base Realignment and Closure commission of 2005, the Air Force identified property and assets
Nov. 4, 2009 BX’s Revamped Layaway Program makes it Easier to ‘Shop Now, Pay Later’ Visit your local exchange and it soon becomes apparent that reports of layaway's demise have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, Army & Air Force Exchange Service BXs and PXs are reintroducing and, in some cases, expanding layaway options. "Clothing, handbags and shoes are still eligible for 30-day
Nov. 4, 2009 Selfridge Shoppette Pumping Up the Savings for MILITARY STARSM Card Users With the busy, and expensive, holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations at Selfridge are helping to make sure that the fill up doesn't empty the wallet. In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that MILITARY STARSM Card holders already
Oct. 13, 2009 Women Veterans and Active Duty Servicewomen to meet in Frankenmuth Women from throughout Michigan will come to Frankenmuth not only to enjoy the fabulous fall ambiance but to share their histories and work to keep their organizations a vital resource for all women who serve. This event is for 3 days with the main day of events being Saturday, Oct. 24th, starting at
Sept. 25, 2009 Old housing to be demolished at Selfridge Patrons to Selfridge who come through the base's front gate off Jefferson and Hall Road will begin noticing a significant demolition project at the installation. Starting early next week, old housing units will begin to be taken down. According to Mr. John Tadian, an engineering technician with the
Sept. 24, 2009 2009 Warrior Ride Yesterday, a group of bikers took off from the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., visitor's center parking lot on a four-day venture to ride for charity across Michigan. Thirteen men and women started their challenging ride just after 9 a.m. heading to Ann Arbor, Mich., one of four stopping