127th Wing, Selfridge, MI

The 127th Wing, based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, is a composite unit of the Michigan Air National Guard. Established in 1996 through the consolidation of the 127th Fighter Wing and the 191st Airlift Group, the unit traces its heritage back to World War II-era fighter groups. The wing operates both the A-10C Thunderbolt II for close air support missions and the KC-135T Stratotanker for air refueling operations. Over the years, the 127th Wing has supported multiple overseas deployments, homeland defense missions, and disaster response efforts, maintaining a critical role in both national defense and state emergencies.