Jan. 11, 2009 127th Medical Group changes command Colonel (Dr.) Sidney N. Martin is the new commander of the 127th Medical Group after a change command ceremony was held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base during the 127th Wing's January Unit Training Assembly. Martin assumed command from Colonel (Dr.) Arthur B. "Brad" Eisenbrey, during the formal
Jan. 8, 2009 Base Announces Summer Air Show SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MICH.-- Selfridge Air National Guard Base will host the USAF Thunderbirds and highlight military technology during its next Air Show and Open House scheduled for August 22 and 23, 2009, bringing together the people, aircraft, and military equipment from across
Dec. 17, 2008 Last Michigan Air Guard F-16 Flight SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. - Michigan Air National Guard's 107th Fighter Squadron flew its last F-16 sortie yesterday afternoon as the unit prepares to transition to the A-10 aircraft and mission. The fighter jets will leave the base at the end of December, flown by Indiana Air
Nov. 14, 2008 Volunteer Groups Raise Funds while Helping Troops Wrap Up the Perfect Present Community groups can raise funds for their worthy causes while spreading some holiday cheer as BXs and PXs across the globe are actively soliciting partners for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's annual community gift wrap program. "Our research confirms what we've long suspected; exchange
Nov. 14, 2008 Training to control the skies From a darkened room, at the base of the tower, Nicoli Ogilvie issued her commands: Today, a half-dozen aircraft, ranging from military F-16s to tiny single-engine Cessnas, are responding to her directions. A New Yorker, Staff Sgt. Ogilvie is a member of a Pennsylvania Air National Guard unit who
Nov. 13, 2008 Michigan Military Family and Community Covenant signing Lansing, Mich.-Michigan mayors, elected officials, military leaders and Lt. Gov. John Cherry Jr., will convene in the Governor's ceremonial office, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. to sign the Michigan Military Family and Community Covenant. Covenant signings are taking place nationwide as states gather
Nov. 3, 2008 127th Ops Group Group Changes Command Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Operations Group and 107th Fighter Squadron held a change of command ceremony Sunday, as Lt. Col. Leonard Isabelle Jr. assumed command of the group in front of a formation of the group's F-16 pilots, maintenance and support personnel and other wing officers and
Nov. 2, 2008 Total Force Refueling Add another milestone to the long history of the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Wing. After becoming one of the newest mission-ready refueling groups in the Air Force earlier this year after the completing a transition to KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Wing airmen were buzzing in November after
Oct. 23, 2008 Truck 4, Prepare for Rescue Operations! (crackle..."Exercise announcement... Aircraft down, Crash Truck 2 and 3 set up a perimeter... truck 4 prepare for rescue operations...") ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Alpena, Mich. (OCT. 18, 2008) -- I am a metal husk. On a lot of days, I sit quietly in the northern Michigan sun. When I
Oct. 23, 2008 Firefighters tackle tough training in Alpena Imagine seeing a plane surrounded by flames, hearing sounds of women screaming and babies crying inside, and rushing inside to rescue survivors, all while carrying more than 50 pounds of gear. It may seem like a ridiculous scenario, but for Selfridge's own firefighters, this is an annual training