U. S. Airmen from the 127th Wing, Michigan National Guard, were tested on critical skillsets during a combat readiness inspection at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Sept. 10 to 13, 2025. Exercise Bronco, a four-day combat readiness inspection, tested the 127th Wing's ability to generate, deploy, and fight from home station under pressure, ensuring the 127th Wing Airmen have the capabilities needed to dominate the future fight.
Maj. Gen. Bryan J. Teff, who rose from a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy to commander of the Michigan Air National Guard, and most recently, a mobilization assistant to the combatant commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), retired after more than three decades of service.
Three generations of Soldiers, a grandfather, father, and son, share their stories of service in the U.S. Army. Their experiences reflect how military life has changed over the decades, from overcoming segregation to balancing modern National Guard commitments, while showing how legacy continues to unite their family.
