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127th Wing Photos

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Technical Review

Staff Sgt. Timothy Near, 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks a technical manual prior to working on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., April 14, 2011. Airmen utilize technical manuals for all aircraft operations to ensure proper procedures are followed. (U.S. Air Force photo by John S. Swanson)
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127th Wing Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Keith Edwards and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Dobson exchange a handshake during the ceremony in which Edwards relinquished his position as the command chief master sergeant of the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, a role that is now held by Dobson. Edwards, who also retired in the ceremony, passed on his cell phone to Dobson during the ceremony, symbolizing the wing command chief’s responsibility to be a key advisor to the wing commander on all matters that pertain to the wing’s enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)(RELEASED)
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127th Wing Command Chief

Brig. Gen. Michael Peplinski, commander, 127th Wing, returns the salute of Chief Master Sgt. Robert Dobson after Dobson formally assumes the role of command chief master sergeant of the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 12, 2011. The command chief master sergeant serves as a special advisor to the commander on all matters that pertain to the enlisted force. Some 1,400 enlisted Airmen serve in the 127th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)(RELEASED)
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127th Wing Command Chiefs

The six chief master sergeants who have served as the command chief master sergeant or senior enlisted advisor of the 127th Wing gathered together March 12, 2011, to mark the occasion of the installation of the wing’s current command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Dobson. At the ceremony were CMSgt. (ret.) William Livesay; CMSgt. Michael Dalton, who is currently the command chief for the Michigan Air National Guard; CMSgt. (ret.) Keith Edwards, the wing’s outgoing command chief who retired in the same ceremony; CMSgt. James Hewett; CMSgt. Dobson; and CMSgt. (ret.) Stephen Krajewski. The ceremony at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., marked the first time all of the wing’s former senior enlisted member had been together. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa) (RELEASED)
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Assumption of Command

Captain Lisa Platz holds the flag of the 127th Communications Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 13, 2011. Platz assumed command of the squadron during a formal ceremony, which included her holding the flag aloft in front of the squadron as part of an ancient military tradition to symbolize her role as the squadron’s commander. A former enlisted Airmen, Platz has served as an officer with the 127th Wing at Selfridge since 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)(RELEASED)
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Selfridge Education Fair

A member of the Michigan Air National Guard speaks with representatives of Macomb Community College during an education fair held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., March 12, 2011. Members of the Air National Guard are eligible for a variety of education benefits and Air Force leaders stress the benefits of formal education for all Airmen. Through the Community College of the Air Force, Airmen are able to gain college credit for their specialized military training, which can lead to an associate degree. Many Airman use their CCAF credits, plus their education benefits, to earn additional degrees or other credentials through various colleges and universities. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)(RELEASED)
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Stratotanker Mission

SSgt Alan Jauw of the 191st Maintenance Squadron boards a KC-135 Stratotanker, Feb. 25, 2011, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Personnel from the 127th Air Refueling Group left Selfridge from an overseas deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by John S. Swanson) (RELEASED)
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Top Chef

Technical Sgt. Milton Rogers helps prepare a meal during the February UTA of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Feb. 12, 2011. The Wing’s food services unit, part of the 127th Force Support Squadron, was being evaluated for an Air National Guard award. As part of the evaluation Rogers was selected by the inspection team to attend a week of training at the Culinary Institute of America in California. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa) (RELEASED)
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Top Chef

Technical Sgt. Milton Rogers helps prepare a meal during the February UTA of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Feb. 12, 2011. The Wing’s food services unit, part of the 127th Force Support Squadron, was being evaluated for an Air National Guard award. As part of the evaluation Rogers was selected by the inspection team to attend a week of training at the Culinary Institute of America in California. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa) (RELEASED)
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The Adjutant General Visits Selfridge

Command Sgt. Major Delbert Husband and Major Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais examine the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II in the maintenance hangar of the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Vadnais is the newly-appointed adjutant general of Michigan. He visited Selfridge on Jan. 25, 2011, for mission briefings and a tour of the base. Vadnais assumed the position of adjutant general of Michigan at the beginning of January. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rachel Barton) (RELEASED)
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The Adjutant General Visits Selfridge

Lt. Col. Mike Urban, a KC-135 pilot for the 127th Air Refueling Group, discusses the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with Major Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais. Vadnais is the newly-appointed adjutant general of Michigan. He visited Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Jan. 25, 2011, for mission briefings and a tour of the base. Vadnais assumed the position of adjutant general of Michigan at the beginning of January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Barton) (RELEASED)
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The Adjutant General Visits Selfridge

Maj. General Gregory J. Vadnais visited Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Jan. 25, 2011. Base officials briefed him on the organizations, missions, and capabilites present at Selfridge. He also visited several areas around the base. MG Vadnais assumed the position of Adjutant General of Michigan at the beginning of January. (U.S. AF Photo by Rachel Barton) (RELEASED)
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127th Wing, 2010 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition

Technical Sgt. Tim Huhtasaari, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wesley, and Airman 1st Class Shane Cannon compete in the 2010 Weapons Load Crew Competition, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Dec. 5. The competition was between two 127th Wing AMXS crew teams testing their ability to get the job done in a safe and timely manor. The three man crew must work together in sequence to secure the missile to the aircraft (U.S. AF photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) (RELEASED)
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127th Wing, 2010 Weapons Load Crew of the year competition

Technical Sgt. Tim Huhtasaari, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wesley, and Airman 1st Class Shane Cannon compete in the 2010 Weapons Load Crew Competition, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Dec. 5. The competition was between two 127th Wing AMXS crew teams testing their ability to get the job done in a safe and timely manor. The three man crew must work together in sequence to secure the missile to the aircraft (U.S. AF photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) (RELEASED)
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127th Wing, 2010 Weapons Load Crew of the year competition

Technical Sgt. Tim Huhtasaari, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wesley, and Airman 1st Class Shane Cannon compete in the 2010 Weapons Load Crew Competition, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on Dec. 5. The competition was between two 127th Wing AMXS crew teams testing their ability to get the job done in a safe and timely manor. The three man crew must work together in sequence to secure the missile to the aircraft (U.S. AF photo by MSgt. Terry Atwell) (RELEASED)
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127th Wing Commander's Call

Brig. Gen. Michael Peplinski, 127th Wing Commander, addresses the wing during the annual commander's call, Peplinski named Col. Michael Thomas and Chief Master Sgt. Bob Dobson to be the wing's new vice commander and command chief, respectively. Behind Peplinski is Command Chief Master Sgt. Keith Edwards, who will be retiring in early 2011. U. S.Air Force photo by TSgt David Kujawa (Released)(101205)
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Maintenance Time

Technical Sgt. Nick Massa, Senior Airman Jeff Hash and Technical Sgt. Richard Fisher perform a series of maintenance tasks on the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Dec. 4, 2010. Maintenance personnel at Selfridge perform a series of regular inspections and preventative maintenance actions to ensure the KC-135s are mission ready. The Airmen are members of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Dan Heaton) (RELEASED)
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Maintenance Time

Senior Airman Jeff Hash checks a fuel filter on the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Dec. 4, 2010. Maintenance personnel at Selfridge perform a series of regular inspections and preventative maintenance actions to ensure the KC-135s are mission ready. Hash is a member of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Dan Heaton) (RELEASED)
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Maintenance Time

Technical Sgt. Richard Fisher prepares to perform routine maintenance on the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Dec. 4, 2010. Maintenance personnel at Selfridge perform a series of regular inspections and preventative maintenance actions to ensure the KC-135s are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Dan Heaton) (RELEASED)
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Technical Review

Technical Sgt. Richard Fisher reviews an Air Force technical order prior to performing routine maintenance on the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Dec. 4, 2010. Maintenance personnel at Selfridge perform a series of regular inspections and preventative maintenance actions to ensure the KC-135s are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Dan Heaton) (RELEASED)
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