#selfridge

Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 week ago

Speaker Hall says state should pay $152M for Selfridge runway upgrades President Donald Trump promised a new fighter mission for Selfridge. The state should pay to speed things up and prevent backtracking, Hall said.

Speaker Matt Hall wants MI to pay for #Selfridge runway improvements to prevent backtracking on promised new fighter mission www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mileg #migov

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@azlend.bsky.social

8 months ago

So I was at Lake St Claire Metropark and this huge military jet came in over the park and circled us for a while. It was odd and intimidating. Its a C17 Globemaster III which is a military transport plane. The biggest. And its not stationed here. Any ideas?

#MetroDetroit #Selfridge #C17

Roberto_yeager

@roberto-yeager.bsky.social

8 months ago

Buena imagen de un novísimo #McDD(#Boeing) F-15EX #Eagle II, en una configuración limpia, en la Base Aérea de la Guardia Aérea Nacional de #Selfridge el 11 de junio (Credit: #ANG 1st Lt. Elise Wahlstrom) #F15EX x.com/Roberto_yeag...

The Detroit News

@detroitnews.com

9 months ago

Air Force secretary affirms plan to send F-15EX aircraft to Selfridge, and on time Washington ― The secretary of the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday said future Pentagon spending will support President Donald Trump’s decision last month to send F-15EX fighters to Selfridge Air National Guard base in Macomb County, and that they would arrive on time in 2028 as Trump announced. “Senator, yeah. So based on the president's decision, the Air Force is planning to execute the placement of F-15EXs at Selfridge,” Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink said in response to a question from Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Meink also told Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, that he would ensure all environmental studies and other preparations required are completed ahead of the fighter aircraft’s arrival. “It breaks a lot of china to have our F-15s show up to replace our A-10s. We thank you for that. We're very happy about that decision,” Slotkin said. “But can you commit to making sure it happens on time? We have an issue where we could lose a lot of airmen if our A-10 pilots and crews go off ― if they're allowed to go back into normal civilian life ― and then years later we get our F-15s.” “Yes, senator, we are working out belaying that plan based on the president's decision, and, you know, as we have more detail we’ll make sure to provide that," Meink said. The public commitments from Meink come one week after his confirmation by the Senate and three week’s after Trump’s F-15EX announcement at the Harrison Township base located on Lake St. Clair northeast of Detroit.  Michigan’s delegation and officials lobbied for over a decade for a fighter mission to replace the Thunderbolt II squadron at Selfridge that is set to be retired starting next year. The 21 aircraft are expected to begin arriving at Selfridge in fiscal 2028 and would be in addition to a new squadron of KC-46s that the Air Force announced last year for the base. Michigan lawmakers are now looking to ensure that funding and construction projects are prioritized for the specialized infrastructure needed at Selfridge for both the new fighter and tanker missions. Peters noted these include ground support equipment, including modifications to flight lines, as well as larger hangars, as well as the KC-46’s unique refueling requirements and the specialized maintenance “demands” for the F-15EX. “How is the Air Force prioritizing bases like Selfridge with near-term military construction needs to support these flying missions that are that are imminent?” Gen. David W. Allvin, chief of staff of the Air Force, said the goal is to ensure that aircraft platforms aren't sent to their assigned bases without supporting infrastructure. “That timing may adjust the timing of the platforms or the infrastructure, one of the two,” Allvin said. “Our target is to make sure that when the platforms get there, they're able to be used as soon as possible.” “Well, I like the option where we're going to make sure the platforms don't get pushed back any further, to make sure that the construction is happening first,” Peters replied. “I would hope that would be a priority.” Peters has said he expects to see a budget request by the Pentagon for additional procurement of F-15EXs when the Trump administration releases its budget proposal later this month. The 21 warplanes would cost at least $2 billion, as each F-15EX costs about $99 million. More: Trump's plan to 'save' Selfridge with new fighter jet squadron not a done deal U.S. Rep. John James, whose district includes Selfridge, said he’s also working on an appropriations request for Congress to support the runway and other infrastructure improvements needed in and around Selfridge to allow for the arrival of the F-15EXs. “Now it's up to Congress to authorize the additional aircraft and then appropriate the money to do that,” said James, a Shelby Township Republican. “Since the President has mentioned it, there is a very high likelihood that we will do that, and so I imagine that Selfridge should be first in line. But there's also supportive investments that need to happen.” The timeline for completing the required inspections and environmental impact analysis should take about two years, James said. “That is about the same time that the A-10s are going to be rolling out, so we have a very tight timeline,” James said. “Everybody's working together. We’d like to keep it that way. But the credit for the fighters — credit where credit's due: Credit has to go to the president.” The lack of environmental analysis, funding and other roll-out details stems from the unusual situation of Trump making the Selfridge decision himself, well after the Air Force had concluded the basing process for the F-15EX and told Michigan officials that Selfridge wouldn't get any of the jets. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer previously pledged $100 million in state money toward infrastructure upgrades in a bid to secure a new fighter mission for Selfridge. mburke@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Air Force secretary affirms plan to send F-15EX aircraft to Selfridge, and on time

Air Force secretary affirms plan to send F-15EX aircraft to Selfridge, and on time #AirForce #F15EX #Selfridge

Annie

@anniemluke.bsky.social

10 months ago

Just submitted the following to Governor Whitmer…
#governorwhitmer #fuhrertrump #warrenmi #selfridge

Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

10 months ago

Selfridge to receive 21 new F-15EX fighter jets, Trump announces in Michigan President Donald Trump announced the placement of 21 'brand new' F-15EX jets at Selfridge Air Naitonal Guard Base in Michigan.

Here's the story www.freep.com/story/news/p... #selfridge

The Asiancy

@theasiancy.bsky.social

10 months ago

Trump greets Whitmer with a hug and gives her a win — new jets for Michigan airbase President Donald Trump has announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard Base in Michigan.

"Defense Secretary #PeteHegseth traveled separately from the president to #Selfridge for the announcement. But #military implications aside, #Trump’s announcement handed #GretchenWhitmer a victory — though it remains to be seen what political price she may have paid to secure it."

Drea

@dreathereal.bsky.social

10 months ago

Anyone else finding it concerning that #Trump is strengthening the #Selfridge ANGB in #Michigan? It is very close to #Canada. @profgalloway.com @angrystaffer.bsky.social @malcolmnance.bsky.social @adamkinzinger.bsky.social

Hal

@heyfriend-1.bsky.social

11 months ago

“Gov. #GretchenWhitmer of Michigan found herself in the Oval Office this week not for a one-on-one meeting with President Trump, but an appearance before the press corps. She temporarily shielded herself from the cameras.Credit...Eric Lee/The New York Times”

#Selfridge is okay!?

The Detroit News

@detroitnews.com

11 months ago

Trump teases fighter jets for Selfridge: 'We'll come home with a winner for Michigan' Washington ― President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's working with Michigan leaders to keep Macomb County's Selfridge Air National Guard Base "open, strong, thriving" ― teasing the possibility of new fighter jets ― and separately promised "to save Lake Michigan" from the invasive Asian carp. "I think we're going to be successful, Governor. I think we'll be very successful there," Trump said about Selfridge in remarks in the Oval Office with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall standing nearby the president's desk. More: Trump lavishes Whitmer with praise, but doesn't back down from auto tariffs "We've gotten some good feedback from (Defense Secretary) Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense, and talking about F-16s and talking about F-35s, and, you know, et cetera. It's a great piece of property. It's a great location, and it's a great state. So I think we're going to come back with a very good answer." Trump made the remarks as he was scheduled to meet privately with Whitmer and Hall at the White House on Wednesday afternoon. The president said he was "honored" to have Whitmer there, said she's done an "excellent job." He also said she was a "very good person" and that they are trying to "keep it open" in reference to Selfridge. "We're working on that very hard, and I think we'll come home with a winner for Michigan," Trump said. "I just spoke with the Secretary of Defense. ... I think we're in great shape. We're going to be in great shape." Trump made the remarks at the White House after signing executive orders including orders on naval shipbuilding, improving Pentagon procurement and the foreign military sales process. Whitmer, bipartisan members of Congress and state lawmakers have been asking the Pentagon to send Selfridge another fighter mission to replace the A-10 squadron, which is being retired over the next few years, and could mean job losses for the area. Hall stepped forward at the president's invitation and thanked Trump "for caring so much about Michigan." "We've been working a long time. We couldn't get Joe Biden to do anything about either one of these issues, particularly Selfridge Air Force Base," Hall said. "It'll be critical to Michigan's economy and our security when you're able to deliver us another mission there." Trump also raised the need to block Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes. Whitmer in previous meetings with the president has brought up the need to fund an Army Corps of Engineers project in Illinois at the Brandon Road Lock & Dam that would install several methods to serve as a barrier to prevent the carp from proceeding up the state's waterways and infiltrating Lake Michigan. "We're also working on a certain fish that's taken over a beautiful lake called Michigan, right? And that's a tough one," Trump said in the Oval Office, calling them "powerful" fish. "They jump out of the water. They jump at the fishermen. I mean, I've never seen anything like it." More: U.S. reps want Illinois to quit delaying project to block invasive carp from Great Lakes Whitmer noted that Michigan is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to erect a barrier so that the Asian carp can't reach the lakes: "It'll devastate the ecosystem, the economy, tourism, and it's 20% of the world's fresh waters in the Great Lakes, Mr. President, which is why it's so important that as a nation, we protect the waters." Trump replied, "We're going to work hard on that." He said he spoke with the Army Corps of Engineers and noted they have a "pretty aggressive method" for blocking the fish, even if it's "expensive." The project is estimated to cost $1.15 billion. The Brandon Road location is considered a choke point in the fight against invasive species reaching Great Lakes waterways, where scientists say the fish would pose a significant threat to the region’s native species and aquatic ecosystems. "Thank you, Governor, very much. It's sort of a bipartisan thing. When you get it right down there, it's a very expensive thing," Trump said. "I said, 'Well, but we have to save Lake Michigan.' Because these fish ― they eat everything in the way, including the other fish. They eat everything." When Hall thanked Trump again for taking action on the Asian carp and Selfridge, Trump tossed the credit to Whitmer and U.S. Rep. John James, a Shelby Township Republican whose district includes the Harrison Township air base. "The governor, in all fairness, called me about it. I had seen it, and she called me, and John James called me," Trump said. "It really is bipartisan. It's great to see it, actually. It's great to see that, and that includes Selfridge, too. And we're going to get it done, and ... we'll all stand there together and cut a ribbon." Trump then joked that Whitmer and Hall must "get along pretty well, right?" The remark prompted nervous laughter in the room, but the Michigan officials' reaction was off camera and not visible. "About 70% of the time," Whitmer joked about her Republican rival in Lansing. mburke@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Trump teases fighter jets for Selfridge: 'We'll come home with a winner for Michigan'

Trump teases fighter jets for Selfridge: 'We'll come home with a winner for Michigan' #Trump #FighterJets #Selfridge

The Detroit News

@detroitnews.com

1 year ago

Whitmer to call on Trump to send another fighter squadron to Selfridge Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to use her State of the State address Wednesday night to call on President Donald Trump to back a new fighter mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, as the base soon loses its A-10…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to use her State of the State address Wednesday night to call on President Donald Trump to back a new fighter mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, as the base soon loses its A-10 squadron to… #GretchenWhitmer #Michigan #Selfridge

Atlas

@atlasboscrispa.bsky.social

1 year ago

#Selfridge Air National Guard Base on a #map of #HarrisonTwp from 1925, before its expansion west of Jefferson and north to Hall during #WorldWar2.

The #newspaper clip is from the #Macomb Daily Monitor Leader stating that 250 residents had 30 days to vacate when this expansion was announced.

Roberto_yeager

@roberto-yeager.bsky.social

2 years ago

Buena tormenta de nieve en la Base Aérea de la #ANG de #Selfridge
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