Brig. Gen. Matthew Brancato, 127th Wing commander, delivers the May 2025 drill message at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, May 1, 2025. Leadership provides an update in advance of each scheduled drill period. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schumann)
SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich.—Two 127th Wing Airmen were nationally recognized on Feb. 28, 2025, when the National Guard announced winners in the 2024 National Guard Media contest. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schumann and Senior Airman Nathan Wingate, both public affairs specialists with the 127th Wing, brought home accolades.
“The individual and unit entries showcase the best of our public affairs talents in print, photography, videography and public affairs across the country,” Tracy O’Grady-Walsh, National Guard Bureau public affairs director, said. “We applaud the dedication and efforts that your Soldiers, Airmen and civilians give to our nation every day to bring the Guard story to the American public.”
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U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Trapasso, commander, 127th Mission Support Group, Michigan National Guard, left, presents Lt. Col. Peter Micale V, commander, 127th Security Forces Squadron, center, during a ceremony at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, May 2, 2025. Micale assumed command of the squadron whereby he ceremoniously received the colors of the unit from Trapasso, thus transferring control of the unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) Fire Department was called to duty late January 27, 2025, providing mutual aid support to the Alpena Fire Department and community as the Holcim-Alpena Plant - a large local cement plant - requested assistance for a rescue operation following a bulldozer rollover incident.
The Military and Family Readiness Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base connects service members with the resources they need at every phase of their lives.
