Sept. 11, 2022 First sergeants honor 9/11, lead march SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich.-- Members of the 127th Wing’s First Sergeants Council organized a ruck march and walking event in observance of the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The approximately four-mile event took place here on Sept. 11, 2022, during the drill weekend.
Sept. 10, 2022 Avionics technicians train to help pilots fight Keeping the highly sophisticated communications and electronics systems on the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft operational is crucial for pilots’ mission success. The specialized training to repair and maintain these systems lies squarely on the shoulders of avionics professionals.“A lot of people on
Aug. 12, 2022 Michigan Airmen, Partners Achieve Milestone During Northern Agility ALPENA, Mich. – Less than six weeks after conducting the first highway-based A-10 Thunderbolt II Integrated Combat Turns (ICTs), Airmen from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, achieved a milestone for the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) doctrine Aug. 8-12,
June 30, 2022 2022 Selfridge Open House and Air Show July 9-10, 2022 SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard’s 127th Wing will host the 2022 Selfridge Open House and Air Show on base July 9 and 10. The free event is open to the public and will feature aerial acts and static displays highlighting the U.S. military.“Open houses and air
June 10, 2022 127th Wing hosts three area STEM events In the past two weeks, nearly 1,000 students from twenty schools throughout southeast Michigan participated in three Aviation-focused Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) events hosted by the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing at the Detroit City Airport, Oakland County
June 4, 2022 Trapasso takes command, 127th Mission Support Group Lt. Col. Samuel D. Trapasso is the new commander of the 127th Mission Support Group after a change of command ceremony at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on June 4, 2022. Trapasso will replace Col. Daniel Kramer who will take command of the 110th Wing in Battle Creek.“[Non-commissioned officers]
March 24, 2022 PFAS mitigation efforts at Selfridge proving effective Environmental officials at Selfridge Air National Guard Base report that samples indicate carbon-activated filters are effectively reducing levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, by as much as 71 percent in storm water.PFAS refers to a group of synthetic compounds found in many
Feb. 28, 2022 127th Wing sets deployment record In their "state" role, the Michigan Air National Guard may be called up to active duty by the governor at any time to respond to domestic emergencies and disasters. However, as a component of the U.S. Air Force, the President of the United States can also call the Air National Guard to action during
April 3, 2020 127th Wing cancels 2020 Open House, Air Show With uncertainty of the spreading Coronavirus, the 2020 Selfridge International Open House and Air Show has been canceled. “This was truly a disheartening decision to make,” said Brig. Gen. Rolf Mammen, 127th Wing Commander. “However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and
May 5, 2019 MIANG welcomes newest general officer to ranks The Michigan Air National Guard welcomed the newest general officer to its ranks May 4, 2019, during a formal promotion ceremony for Brig. Gen. Rolf E. Mammen held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.Mammen is stepping into the role of commanding officer of both the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air