The Mission of the Michigan Air National Guard

• The mission of the Michigan Air National Guard is to organize, train and equip members to serve the vital interests of our community, state and nation by: Supporting U. S. National Security Objectives - our Federal role
• Protecting life and property, and preserving peace, order and public safety - our State role
• Participating in local, state, and national programs that add value to America - our Community role

Air National Guard Mission

The Air National Guard's mission is to provide well trained, well equipped men and women to augment the active force during national emergencies and war, and during times of peace, provide assistance for natural disasters and civil disturbances. The Air National Guard is administered by the National Guard Bureau, a joint bureau of the Departments of the Army and Air Force, located in the Pentagon, Washington, D. C.

Michigan Air National Guard Units

Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard, located in Lansing Michigan, provides command, control and communications between higher headquarters, the Adjutant General and assigned units. Defines policy and provides guidance to enhance the readiness of the Michigan Air National Guard to perform both state and federal missions.

The Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), located at Alpena Air National Guard Base, Alpena, Michigan, provides an integrated, year-round, realistic training environment (airspace, facilities and equipment) that enables military units to enhance their combat capability and readiness at a deployed, combat oriented operating base.

The 110^th Fighter Wing is located at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek, Michigan. The 110^th Fighter Wing is the home of the 172^nd Fighter Squadron which flies the A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter.

The 127^th Wing, located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mt Clemens, Michigan, is comprised of two flying units: the 107^th Fighter Squadron and 171^st Airlift Squadron. The 107^th Fighter Squadron flies the F-16 Falcon fighter while the 171^st Airlift Squadron flies the C-130 Hercules airlift aircraft.