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  • Gone but not to be forgotten

    Anything, anywhere, anytime. These three simple words simply describe the mission of the 29th Aerial Port Flight; a unit that has given its final salute. The official deactivation statement ending the mission was read by Col. James A. Gray, 927th Mission Support Group deputy commander, during an

  • Unrivaled Maintainers

        The KC-135 Stratotanker has achieved a milestone few aircraft can claim-50 years service for the U.S. Air Force.     The 50th anniversary commemorating KC-135 refueling service was celebrated September 9 at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, co-hosted by Tinker Heritage Foundation and the Air

  • Vice President visits Selfridge

    Vice President Dick Cheney attended a rally here July 10 thanking "Citizen-Airmen" for their dedication and encouraging them to continue the fight against terrorism. Military people from all branches of the armed services at Selfridge, along with a throng of family members, military retirees and

  • A wing and a prayer

    With spirited curiosity and a degree of uncertainty in their minds, a group of 42 members of the clergy were anxious for a day of excitement away from the rigors of their ministry.Arriving at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on June 16, shortly after the bright morning sun peeked over the horizon,

  • Community leaders awed

    Anticipation and excitement filled their inner bodies as they anxiously waited for its arrival. A wide-eyed, unsuspecting look spread rapidly over their faces as they cautiously entered the boom pod of the 927th ARW KC-135. Much to their amazement, the pitch black, Star Wars-like B-2 Spirit bomber

  • Wheels of progress

    As the decision is fast becoming reality, wheels of progress are in motion. As dust settles from last year’s Base Realignment and Closure announcement, the 927th Air Refueling Wing’s future realignment with 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill AFB is taking giant steps forward. Current plans call for

  • Employers receive recognition for support

    Employers of 927th Air Refueling Wing reservists are in line to receive prestigious awards from the Michigan Committee Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Reservists nominated 68 employers last year in a show of appreciation for support received in the performance of their military

  • Wing earns outstanding unit award

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its professionalism and dedication to its mission during 2005. In a letter from Maj. Gen. Allan Poulin, Air Force Reserve Command vice commander, he announced the wing as one of 21 Air