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127th Wing Photos

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127th CES Humanitarian work in Hawaii

Staff Sgt. Daniel Gerlach, 127th CES structural craftsman, fills in gaps between drywall boards with drywall mud to ensure a smooth, paintable surface on the ceiling and walls of the future staff housing at the Helemano Plantation’s campground in central Oahu, Hawaii. Gerlach, a structural journeyman in the 127th Civil Engineering Squadron from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., spent two weeks working on the campground, which will bring revenue for the plantation’s services that benefit the elderly, mentally disabled, and economically disadvantaged
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Doolittle Raider and historian visits Selfridge

Lt. Col. Richard Cole, USAF (ret.), co-pilot for Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid on Japan, and Raider historian Col. Carroll Glines, USAF (ret.) were guest speakers at the May 19 Selfridge Air National Guard Base Community Council luncheon for a crowd of more than 300 base and community personnel. (USAF photo by John S. Swanson)
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Doolittle Raider and historian visits Selfridge

Lt. Col. Richard Cole, USAF (ret.), co-pilot for Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid on Japan spent time meeting 107th Fighter Squadron pilots Capt. William Rundell and Major Brian Davis during the May 19 Base Community Council luncheon where Cole and Doolittle Raider historian Col. Carroll Glines, USAF (ret.), were guest speakers. (USAF photo by John S. Swanson)
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Doolittle Raider and historian visits Selfridge

Lt. Col. Richard Cole, USAF (ret.), co-pilot for Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid on Japan, and Col. Carroll Glines, USAF (ret.), Doolittle Raiders historian and author of numerous books on the Air Force, were guest speakers at the Base Community Council meeting at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on May 19. Michigan's Yankee Air Museum flew in a B-25 Mitchell bomber as a static display for the event that was attended by more than 300 base and community personnel. (USAF photo by John S. Swanson)
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Lt Col Johnston Assumes Command

Lieutenant Colonel William Johnston assumes command of the 127th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., on May 3. The new commander told his new squadron, "I've been a part of the Logistics Readiness Squadron here for five and a half years and I am happy and confident to say this is the best organization I've worked with in my whole career."
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Maintaining the Thunderbolt

Maintenance Technicians of the 175th Maintenance Group, Maryland National Guard, and 107th Maintenance Group, Michigan National Guard, install a wing flap on an A-10 Thunderbolt close-air-support aircraft at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Essex, Maryland, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michigan Guardmembers in the maintenance field are transitioning from the F-16 fighter jet to the A-10 through on-the-job training. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. S. Patrick McCollum)
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Maintaining the Thunderbolt

Photo captions: Maintenance Technicians of the 175th Maintenance Group, Maryland National Guard, and 107th Maintenance Group, Michigan National Guard, install a wing flap on an A-10 Thunderbolt close-air-support aircraft at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Essex, Maryland, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michigan Guardmembers in the maintenance field are transitioning from the F-16 fighter jet to the A-10 through on-the-job training. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. S. Patrick McCollum)
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Selfridge Warrior Run

Master Sgt. Ethan Boyd crosses the finish line after participating in the monthly Warrior Run, a monthly 1.5-mile run that promotes physical fitness and camaraderie among members of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Boyd is the first sergeant for the Wing's headquarters squadron and ran carrying weights in his hands. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Clarence Pence.
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New JLIST Suits at Selfridge

Staff Sgts. Victor Harris-Lewis and Jonathan Pranga try on new JLIST chemical warfare suits at the 127th Mission Support Group's Mobilitty Processing Center. The new suits are much lighter than the previously used suits and do not leave behind charcoal residue when used. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Clarence Pence.
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New JLIST Suits at Selfridge

Staff Sgt. Tevis Williams unloads new JLIST chemical warfare suits for distribution at the 127th Mission Support Group Mobility Processing Center. The new suits are lighter and cleaner than the previous suits. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Clarence Pence.
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127th Maintenance Group change of command

Brig. Gen. Michael Peplinski hands the 127th Maintenance Group Flag to Lt. Col. Gregory S. Holzhei during an April 4, 2009, assumption of command ceremony at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Peplinski is the commander of the 127th Wing. Holzhei had recently been serving as the deputy commander for maintenance in the 127th Air Refueling Group, which is also at Selfridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Jeremy Brownfield)
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Network manager

Technical Sgt. James Snyder, a network manager with the 127th Communications Squadron, logs into a personal computer during a UTA weekend at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Snyder said it is imperative that all Wing members adhere to computer security standards to ensure that the Wing is able to be ready to fly, fight and win in the cyberspace domain. (USAF photo by Master Sgt. Clancy Pence.)
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127th Security Forces, Mobile Operation Urban Training

127th Security Forces Staff Sgt. Jacob Elenbass maintains a line of site to provide cover while other security forces members get into position to enter another room during the Mobile Operation Urban Training Exercise at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in building 907. (photo by SrA. Jeremy Brownfield)
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127th Security Forces, Mobile Operation Urban Training

127th Security Forces Squadron member Staff Sgt. Kurt Brinker covers the back door as Staff Sgt. Dane Thompkins enters Building 907 in formation during a Mobile Operation Urban Training exercise at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in February. (photo by SrA. Jeremy Brownfield)
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Feeding the Dragon

TSgt. Harold Hayes, TSgt. Jared Bicker, TSgt. Jim Ferguson and SrA Jeff Kohler of the 127th Wing's Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were selected to work with instructors TSgt. Bob Mitchell, TSgt. Mike Kerr and TSgt. Andy Amala in a Train-the-Trainer-style program at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Here they familarize themselves with the Ammunition Loading Adapter, or Dragon, which racks the 1100, 30-millimeter rounds into the A-10 Thunderbolt. The 127th Wing is training on the A-10 as part of its ongoing conversion to the attack aircraft from the F-16. (photo by MSgt. Clancey Pence, 127th Public Affairs)
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Dragon Training

TSgt. Harold Hayes, TSgt. Jared Bicker, TSgt. Jim Ferguson and SrA Jeff Kohler of the 127th Wing's Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were selected to work with instructors TSgt. Bob Mitchell, TSgt. Mike Kerr and TSgt. Andy Amala in a Train-the-Trainer-style program at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Here they familarize themselves with the Ammunition Loading Adapter, or Dragon, which racks the 1100, 30-millimeter rounds into the A-10 Thunderbolt. The 127th Wing is training on the A-10 as part of its ongoing conversion to the attack aircraft from the F-16. (photo by MSgt. Clancey Pence, 127th Public Affairs)
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A-10 Maintenance training at Selfridge ANGB

SRA Jeremy Wesley and TSgt. Jon Huerta from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons section, train with SSgt. Brent Williams (center), an active duty instructor with U.S. Air Force from Det 13, Nellis Air Base. The group is working with the PAX Interface 1760 which double checks the wiring between the A-10 aircraft and the weapons pylon.
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Aerial Ports, Staff Sgt. Theodore Marsh checks weight of fire truck.

Staff Sgt. Theodore J. Marsh, 171st Aerial Port Flight, conducted a wheel scale weight inspection before the fire truck was allowed to be cleared for transportation to the Dominican Rebublic.
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Two Aerial Port Airmen ready fire truck for South America.

Tech. Sgt. Robert E. Roby,171st Aerial Port Flight, (front) and Staff Sgt. Theodore J. Marsh, 171st Aerial Port Flight (back) performed a joint hazardous cargo safety inspection so the fire truck could be safely transported to its new destination. The two Airmen drained all the fluids, made sure the breaks were working and all instruments were tight and in tact.
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CSM Hudson visits Selfridge

Command Sergeant Major David R. Hudson, Senior Enlisted Leader to the Chief, National Guard Bureau (left) met with Brigadier General Michael Peplinski, 127th Wing commander, during a quick visit to Selfridge Air National Guard Base January 29. Command Sgt Major Hudson met with a small group of soldiers and airmen during the Selfridge visit and encouraged the Army and Air Guard enlisted ranks to get to know one another. "I challenge you all to know each other, know who you'll be standing shoulder to should with in the event of a community crisis," he said. "Make an effort to know each other's ranks and specialties; and never forget that what makes us special as guardmen is what we are prepared to do for our state, our TAGs (The Adjutant Generals), and our governors." The CSM, responsible for advising the Chief, National Guard Bureau on enlisted affairs of the 457,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Army and Air National Guard, was given a tour of the more than 3000 acres of Selfridge and briefed about the joint reserve/Guard nature of the historic air base. CSM Hudson's stop in southeast Michigan will be followed by a visit to Ft. Custer and Battle Creek ANG Base to visit soldiers and airmen there prior to his speaking at senior enlisted ceremony for Michigan's Army National Guard on Saturday night.
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