May 05th, 2025
At an event in Macomb County, President Donald Trump announced that Selfridge Air National Guard Base will receive a new fighter mission featuring 21 F-15EX aircraft.
The announcement followed years of bipartisan advocacy to secure a new fighter mission for Selfridge. Located in Harrison Township, the base is one of the oldest military airfields in the United States still in use. This decision will help ensure Selfridge remains central to U.S. defense strategy and operations for decades to come.
Leaders from Michigan have long advocated for a new fighter mission to replace the aging A-10 Thunderbolt II squadron at Selfridge that is set to be phased out starting next year. Without a replacement mission, the state faced significant job losses. Selfridge supports an estimated 30,000 jobs statewide and contributes approximately $850 million to Michigan’s economy.
Two major capital projects are underway at Selfridge to prepare for the new mission, including runway modifications and the construction of a 41,600-square-foot hangar and maintenance facilities to accommodate the new fleet of larger fighter aircraft. back...
The announcement followed years of bipartisan advocacy to secure a new fighter mission for Selfridge. Located in Harrison Township, the base is one of the oldest military airfields in the United States still in use. This decision will help ensure Selfridge remains central to U.S. defense strategy and operations for decades to come.
Leaders from Michigan have long advocated for a new fighter mission to replace the aging A-10 Thunderbolt II squadron at Selfridge that is set to be phased out starting next year. Without a replacement mission, the state faced significant job losses. Selfridge supports an estimated 30,000 jobs statewide and contributes approximately $850 million to Michigan’s economy.
Two major capital projects are underway at Selfridge to prepare for the new mission, including runway modifications and the construction of a 41,600-square-foot hangar and maintenance facilities to accommodate the new fleet of larger fighter aircraft. back...
