Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, also known as Selfridge ANGB, is a military installation located in Harrison Township, Michigan, near Mount Clemens. It was established in 1917 as Joy Aviation Field, one of thirty-two Air Service training camps during World War I. The base is owned by the Department of Defense and operated by the US Air Force, controlled by the Michigan Air National Guard. It has been continuously operational since its construction.

Throughout its history, Selfridge ANGB has hosted various units and played different roles. After World War I, it became home to the 1st Pursuit Group for approximately 20 years. During World War II, it served as an Army Airfield and was the location where the VIII Interceptor Command was organized. It also hosted the 332d Fighter Group of the Tuskegee Airmen. After World War II, it was renamed Selfridge Air Force Base and hosted Cold War aircraft units like the 56th Fighter Wing and the 1st Fighter Wing.

In 1971, Selfridge Air Force Base was transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard, becoming Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard is the host organization. The base accommodates a variety of Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and active duty Coast Guard units. Current flying units include the 107th Fighter Squadron, which operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II, and the 171st Air Refueling Squadron, which flies the KC-135T Stratotanker. In April 2025, it was announced that the A-10 Warthogs would be replaced by F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. Other tenants include the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and the U.S. Border Patrol Detroit Sector headquarters. The base also features the Selfridge Military Air Museum.