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127th Wing Photos

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171st in South Africa

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips meets with Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T Stratotanker aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Paul Beck (left) to learn about the aircrafts mission and capabilities during the opening day of the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition, Sept. 19. (Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)
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171st in South Africa

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips sits in a KC135T Stratotanker cockpit with Michigan Air National Guard aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Paul Beck (left), Sept. 19. The two discussed the aircrafts mission and capabilities during the opening day of the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition. (Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)
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Airborne Operations

A group of Airmen and Soldiers from the 107th Special Operations Weather Team (SWOT) and Indiana Army National Guard head to a C-130 Hercules to load up and take off to conduct airborne parachute exercises at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Sept. 17, 2012. The purpose of the jump is to keep SWOT Airmen and National Guard Soldiers proficient in the skills needed for special operations. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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Airborne Operations

Airmen from the 107th Special Operations Weather Team collaborated with Soldiers from the Indiana National Guard to perform airborne parachute exercises at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 17,2012. The Airmen and Soldiers are repacking their parachutes to head out on a second jump from a C-130 Hercules. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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Airborne Operations

Five Airmen from the 107th Special Operations Weather Team (SWOT) perform an airborne parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 17, 2012. The purpose of the jump is to keep SWOT Airmen proficient in the skills needed for special operations. (Air National Guard photo by Brittani Baisden)
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Selfridge Job Fair

More than 600 veterans and military members attended the Hiring Our Heroes job fair at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 16, 2012. During the fair, the veterans were able to visit with representatives from more than 80 employers. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)
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Selfridge Job Fair

Airman 1st Class Andrew Mapley speaks with a representative of the U.S. Border Patrol during the Hiring Our Heroes job fair at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 16, 2012. Mapley, a student at Mid-Michigan Community College and a member of the 127th Civil Engineer Squadron at Selfridge, attended the job fair to explore possible career opportunities in law enforcement. More than 600 veterans attended the fair at Selfridge, visiting with representatives from more than 80 employers. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)
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A-10 Surge

Airman 1st Class Tevin Duhart, from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, takes a sample of oil from the engine of an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 10, 2012. Duhart checked the oil for any debris which could damage the engine during flight operations. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)
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Upgrade Training

Airman 1st Class Brandie Nosakowski, a member of the 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, utilizes light coming in a porthole window while on board a KC-135 Stratotanker flight to work on a skills upgrade training correspondence course, Sept. 7, 2012. Air Force personnel utilize a variety of formal classroom training, correspondence courses and on-the-job training to gain the skills necessary to become experts in their specific career field. Nosakowski is a member of the Michigan Air National Guard, based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)
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Airman Earns Marksmanship Award

Master Sgt. Craig Shepard holds an M-9 pistol. Shepard, a member of the 127th Communications Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., won 2012 National Trophy Pistol Match held this summer at Camp Perry, Ohio. In his first shooting competition ever, Shepard placed first among 400 competitors.
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Airborne Training

TSgt. Richard Fisher, 107th Weather Flight, Michigan Air National Guard, prepares to land after a successful parachute jump at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012. The Weather Flight is a special operations team with members proficient in a wide variety of military skills – in addition to being trained as weather forecasting specialists. Knowledge of weather conditions can be a crucial piece of data for military commanders during any type of operation. (Air National Guard photo by SrA. Toni Stusse)
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Airborne Training

Soldiers and Airmen from the Indiana Army National Guard and Michigan Air National Guard perform a parachute drop over Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012. During the jump, the Soldiers and Airmen are able to control their canopy to enable them to land in a targeted location. The Soldiers and Airmen spent a day conducting joint airborne operations, with each individual making several parachute jumps during the day. The training allowed the Soldiers and Airmen to maintain their proficiency in a variety of skill requirements. By training together, the Soldiers and Airmen are able to maximize training opportunities at a lower cost. (Air National Guard photo by SrA. Toni Stusse)
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Airborne Training

2Lt. Robert McLean, commander of the 107th Weather Flight, Michigan Air National Guard, prepares to land after a successful parachute jump at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 13, 2013. The Weather Flight is a special operations team with members proficient in a wide variety of military skills – in addition to being trained as weather forecasting specialists. Knowledge of weather conditions can be a crucial piece of data for military commanders during any type of operation. (Air National Guard photo by SrA. Toni Stusse)
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Airborne Training

Airmen and Soldiers from two states stand by some of their equipment prior to spending a day in joint training at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012. The Soldiers are from C Company, 151st LRS and the 165th QM, from the Indiana Army National Guard. The Airmen are special operators from the 107th Weather Flight, Michigan Air National Guard. The Soldiers and Airmen spent a day conducting joint airborne operations, with each individual making several parachute jumps during the day. The training allowed the Soldiers and Airmen to maintain their proficiency in a variety of skill requirements. By training together, the Soldiers and Airmen are able to maximize training opportunities at a lower cost. (Air National Guard photo by SrA. Toni Stusse)
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Gen Johns' visit

Col. Michael T. Thomas, 127th Wing commander, welcomes Gen. Raymond E. Johns, commander of Air Mobility Command, to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 24, 2012, prior to a base briefing. Also in attendance are Brig. Gen. Roy Uptegraff, Air National Guard liaison to Air Mobility Command, Brig. Gen. James Wilson, Michigan Adjutant General for Air-Future Missions, and Maj. Gen. Greg Vadnais, Michigan Adjutant General. The Selfridge leaders presented their case to Gen. Johns for locating new platforms at the Michigan base. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)
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Gen Johns' visit

During Gen. Johns' visit to Selfridge Air National Guard Base Aug. 23-24, 2012, he had the opportunity to recognize a few 127th Wing Airmen for their significant contributions to Air Mobility Command missions. One group lauded was the crew of "Elite 51" who, after refueling an F-18 over Southwest Asia, escorted the jet to safety after it lost operation of one of its engines. General Johns also thanked the Airmen's families for their continuous support of the Air Force. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)
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Gen Johns' visit

Senior members of the 127th Wing welcome Gen. Raymond E. Johns, commander of Air Mobility Command to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 23, 2012. The Selfridge leaders presented their case to Johns for locating possible future aircraft missions at the Michigan base. Greeting the general are CMSgt. Robert Dobson, 127th Wing command chief; Col. David Brooks, 127th Air Refueling Group commander; Col. Philip Sheridan, 127th Wing vice commander; and Col. Michael Thomas, 127th Wing commander. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)
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Rickenbacker at Selfridge

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, America's Ace of Aces in World War I, poses with other members of the 94th Pursuit Squadron, the famous "Hat in the Ring" squadron, while assigned to Selfridge Field following the close of World War I. Rickenbacker and the 94th were part of the 1st Pursuit Squadron that was assigned to Selfridge in the 1920s. Rickenbacker is the third from the left, next to the Hat in the Ring insignia on the aircraft.
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Mortuary Affairs Training

Members of the 127th Force Support Squadron carry the remains of a simulated casualty during a field training exercise at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 9, 2012. The members of 127th FSS’s training included setting up a field kitchen and tents for mortuary affairs as well as search and rescue purposes. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)
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Mortuary Affairs Training

SSgt Kenneth Palmeri from the 127th Force Support Squadron tags the simulated remains of SSgt Darrayl Martin, also from 127th FSS, with identification information during field training exercise at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 9, 2012. The members of 127th FSS’s training included setting up a field kitchen and tents for mortuary affairs as well as search and rescue purposes. (Air National Guard photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)
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