Thirty-eight Citizen-Airmen of the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing were recognized in February for their promotion to the senior noncommissioned officer corps during an induction ceremony at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Feb. 1, 2025.
The Airmen were all promoted to the rank of master sergeant in 2024, placing them among the senior tier of the enlisted force of the Air Force.
Advancement to the rank of master sergeant means that the words found in the Air Force creed of “wingman, leader, warrior,” mean a little bit more, said Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Hedrick, command chief master sergeant of the 127th Wing.
“Becoming a senior NCO means that the job is not done. In fact, we need your leadership more than ever...
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mitch Klinger, an aircraft maintenance specialist with the 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Michigan National Guard, sets down a wheel assembly at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Feb. 1, 2025. Klinger rebuilt KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft wheel and tire assemblies using a specialized tool. (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.
