BROLL video of U.S. Air National Guard fire protection specialists, with the 127th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, enter a building wearing training blinders to induce a disorienting effect while conducting rescue intervention for a downed fire fighter training during the March drill at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Mar. 21, 2025. The exercise combined practicing hose advancement, ground ladder operations and rescue intervention in order to maintain the operational readiness of 127th Wing fight fighters.
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 Tech. Sgt. Todd Osborne, left, structural journeyman, 127th Civil Engineer Squadron, Michigan National Guard, cuts a board while Senior Airman Scott Kultala,
right, structural apprentice, 127th Civil Engineer Squadron, stabilizes it at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, March 21, 2025. Structural specialists construct, maintain,
plan and repair wooden, masonry and concrete buildings and structures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Hessen)
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.
