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Good morning , team Selfridge , and

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welcome to March Drill . First , I want

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to thank you for your ongoing

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dedication to the 127th Wings missions

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and success . With our deployment to

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Pack Arrow , a visit from the NGBA and

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NORI preparations , your

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professionalism , commitment , and

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resilience have enabled us to meet our

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nation's needs despite our high ops

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tempo . This super drill will be so

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much fun . We're going to be exercising

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our wing's nuclear mission . This

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exercise is about readiness ,

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excellence , and reinforcing the

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partnerships that make our mission

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possible . Whether it's preparing for

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critical inspections , upcoming

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deployments , or community engagement ,

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this drill is a chance to focus , train ,

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and ensure we are unified to succeed in

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2025 . This weekend is our nuclear

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operational readiness inspection , one

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of the most important events on our

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wings calendar , and it directly

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measures our ability to execute the

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nation's most vital no fail mission .

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You've invested a lot of effort and

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training to prepare for this weekend .

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We had the NORI in February 2023 . We

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had the NSA in April 2024 , another

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NORRI in November 2024 , and the

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generation exercise that just happened

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in January in 2025 . This team is

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prepared to put our best foot forward

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and show those inspectors what

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Selfridge is capable of . This

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inspection is a critical assessment of

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our ability to execute our nuclear

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mission safely , securely , and

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effectively . And it validates the

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professionalism , capability , and

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readiness of the 127th wing . Every

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step of the exercise must reflect our

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complete commitment to excellence .

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Follow procedures to the letter because

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there is no room for error in this no

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fail mission . Here is how to ensure

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every airman is successful this weekend .

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First , know your role . Be well versed

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in your job and ensure you operate it

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at peak performance . 2 , follow

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procedures . Seek to established

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procedures , protocols , and standards .

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Do not deviate and do not assume . 3 ,

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ask for help when needed . If something

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is unclear or you need support , raise

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the flag early . And number 4 , be

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inspection ready . Professional

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appearance , customs and courtesies ,

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clear documentation and focus on safety

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are all essential . Our success depends

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on every airman doing their part and

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working seamlessly with the team . Your

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positive attitude and persistent effort

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will result in a successful inspection .

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The 127th wing has a proud history of

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excellence , and I am confident in your

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ability to perform at the highest

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standard . The NOI is an opportunity to

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demonstrate our commitment to the

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nuclear mission , the Air Force Corps

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values , and each other . We will

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demonstrate to our nation and allies

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that we are ready , capable , and fully

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committed to our strategic deterrence

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mission . The wings dual mission sets

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provide both air refueling and combat

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ready close air support , as well as

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expeditionary airbase capabilities ,

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and we continue to maintain one of the

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highest operational tempos in the Air

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National Guard . In addition to

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multiple exercises and inspections this

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year . We have two large scale

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deployments with the air refueling

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group deploying to PACO where they will

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serve a vital role in global air

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mobility and Pacific operations and our

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expeditionary airbase element

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deployment to SENCOM , providing

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service for our federal mission . So

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2025 is shaping up to be one of the

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busiest years yet . The demands on the

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127th wing remain high , and these

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deployments reflect the trust placed in

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us to deliver on complex global

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missions and allow our members to gain

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critical experience towards airmen

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development . Our leaders will set the

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example by ensuring our teams are

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prepared and supported . However ,

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every airman must take responsibility

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for their readiness and commitment to

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mission success . A high ops tempo is

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challenging , but it's also a testament

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to our capability as a team . Let's

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remain focused , flexible , and mission

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oriented . To meet the demands of these

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missions , every airman must embrace

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the principles of ready airman training

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or RAT . RAT is designed to ensure

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every airman is ready for the full

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spectrum of challenges they may face in

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a deployed environment . RAT integrates

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skills , knowledge , and resiliency to

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enable success in dynamic and demanding

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operational settings . So here are some

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examples of ready airman training .

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You'll get combat skills training with

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weapons qualification , self aid body

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care , and sea burn . You'll receive

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job-specific readiness training

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specific to your AFSC for the upcoming

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deployment needs . We'll also

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incorporate resiliency and mental

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toughness training by building a

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mindset to adapt and overcome

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challenges , and you'll also get

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training on understanding the

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operational environment and partner

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force dynamics with cultural and

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regional awareness training . So

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they're taking this training or

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facilitating it for others , remember ,

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it is not just a requirement , it

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ensures mission success and brings you

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home safely . So we also know that our

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mission success is deeply tied to the

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support from our community in southeast

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Michigan . We are not just a military

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base , we are woven into the fabric of

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our local community . Selfridge is a

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major employer and provides jobs and

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opportunities for the region . Events

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like the Selfridge Open House and

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airshow strengthen ties with the public ,

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inspire future generations , and

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showcase our capabilities . Selfridges

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support during emergencies such as

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flooding or public health crisis

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demonstrates our commitment to our

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neighborhoods . Partnerships with local

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schools and universities , including

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STEM programs , help develop the next

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generation of leaders and innovators .

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Remember , our work here impacts not

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just the military but also the region ,

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and all of you are ambassadors for

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selfbridge to our Michigan communities .

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The community trust and support are

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earned through our professionalism and

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dedication . And our communities will

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look to you during times of need as we

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continue into 2025 . Our goals remain

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clear . Take care of each other and

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those you supervise by supporting each

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other through our high ops tempo .

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Deliver excellence in every mission ,

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and honor the partnerships we share

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with the Southeast Michigan community .

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This super drill is your opportunity to

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prepare , sharpen your skills , and

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align with the team through the

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demanding year ahead . So let's

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approach it with the same focus ,

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discipline , and commitment to

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excellence that define the 127th wing .

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Together we will meet every challenge .

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So let's shape our future and not fight

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it and continue to set the standard for

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success because together we stand ready

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to answer the call .