F2523 Selfridge - Michigan's Hometown Air Base
Class | Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
With over a century of service, Selfridge Air National Guard Base is one of the oldest continually operating military airfields in the U.S. This class explores its rich history—from World War I to the present—highlighting Michigan’s pivotal role in military aviation and the remarkable pioneers who served there. We’ll also discuss the current mission of the 127th Wing, Selfridge’s role in national defense, and what the future may hold for this vital installation. Don't forget to register for the trip to Selfridge too.
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Douglas Slocum
Doug “Odie” Slocum is a retired Air Force Brigadier General with more than 4000 hours as a fighter pilot in F-4, F-16, and A-10 aircraft. He retired as the Commander at Selfridge ANGB in 2009 which included a global mobility core mission. He was also uniquely selected as the first-ever fighter pilot to serve as the Director of Mobility Forces for Korean military exercise “Key Resolve 2018.”