April 5, 2009 127th Maintenance Group Changes Command Lt. Col. Gregory S. Holzhei is the new commander of the 127th Maintenance Group, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., formally accepting the position at the change of command ceremony April 4, 2009. Holzhei initially took command of the group after his predecessor, Col. John H. Theisen, who was
April 2, 2009 Selfridge Air Museum announces opening for the 2009 season Selfridge Military Air Museum officials recently announced their 2009 general public hours of operation for their Museum and Air Park as noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Independence Day and Memorial Day, from April 4th through October 31st . The Museum and Air Park can also be opened by
March 15, 2009 Wing Puts Focus on Cyber Security Airmen across the 127th Wing and around the world are putting an increased emphasis on information security as the Air Force works to maintain command and control of the Cyberspace domain. "The computer and information networks are part of the tools that we use in our war fighting mission," said
Feb. 25, 2009 Selfridge Veteran to Share POW Story Lt. Col. (ret.) Donald "Digger" Odell will talk about his experiences as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War during a special presentation at Macomb Community College, March 19. Odell spent nearly six years in a Vietnam prison camp after his F-105 fighter jet was shot down over North Vietnam on
Feb. 12, 2009 127th Wing begins Thunderbolt training In an enclosed hangar on a snowy and cold Michigan winter day, seven camouflaged men struggled to feed the dragon. Standing on a platform, voices raised to be heard over a portable heater unit running at full tilt against the cold, the men reached and pulled and loaded - and learned - to feed the
Feb. 11, 2009 Security Forces Conducts Mobile Operation Urban Training Exercise The 127th Security Forces Squadron conducted a Mobile Operation Urban Training (MOUT) exercise at Selfridge ANGB on Feb. 8 to ensure they maintain a high state of proficiency in close terrain and urban combat environments. Security Forces Bravo Flight assaulted vacant building 907 with a total of 28
Feb. 9, 2009 Student flight preps new recruits When thinking of a birthday, cake, balloons, and parties may come to mind, but what about shouting, pushups, and anxiety? For Natasha Gieraltowski, who leaves for Basic Military Training (BMT) on Feb. 17, her 25th birthday, the latter is what she expects. After eight and a half weeks of arduous
Feb. 9, 2009 Chapel welcomes new partners in support The 127th Wing Chapel now offers support in more ways than base personnel might realize. It is now home to Family Readiness, Retiree Affairs, American Red Cross, and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) offices. Moving into the chapel from various locations, having these offices under
Feb. 5, 2009 Aerial Port Lends A Helping Hand The 127th Wing's Aerial Port Airmen reached out to lend a helping hand at Selfridge ANGB on Jan. 23 aiding the Hazel Park Fire Department in donating a fire truck to the Dominican Republic. The Aerial Port processed and packaged the aged fire truck, which is capable of holding 1000 gallons of water,