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Air Force: Michigan Bases To Lose About 850 Jobs

Planned Air National Guard cuts would eliminate about 850 jobs at Michigan’s Selfridge and Kellogg bases, according to the U.S. Air Force.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/07

General Criticizes Cutbacks At Michigan Base

The Pentagon’s plan to eliminate a squadron of fighter jets at a Detroit-area base makes no economic sense and would cost more than 550 jobs, according to the director of the Michigan National Guard.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/18

Air Force To Change Missions At 2 Mich. Bases

The U.S. Air Force is planning mission changes at two Michigan bases as part of a restructuring plan as the Pentagon works to rein in military spending, officials said Friday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/04

The USS Shaw explodes during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. (Credit: National Archive/Getty Images)

Veteran Remembers Pearl Harbor Bombing On 70th Anniversary Of Attack

Pearl Harbor happened on this date, December 7, 70 years ago, but one metro Detroit veteran remembers it like yesterday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/07

Send Personalized Holiday Cards To Your Soldier Overseas For Free

Families and friends with loved ones stationed around the world can choose from five card templates, customize with personal messages and photos, and send to troops worldwide for free!

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/24

Send Personalized Holiday Cards To Your Soldier Overseas For Free

Families and friends with loved ones stationed around the world can choose from five card templates, customize with personal messages and photos, and send to troops worldwide.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/12

Air Force Trainee Dies After Workout

A 26-year-old Air Force basic trainee from Detroit collapsed and died after completing a physical training assessment at a San Antonio air base.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/21

Aerospace Enterprise team members Phil Hohnstadt, Brian Warju, Jake LaSarge and Andy Mauragis during the Nanosat 6 flight competition review

Michigan Tech Student Satellite To Fly In Space

A team of Michigan Technological University students has taken first place in the prestigious University Nanosat 6 competition, earning the rare privilege of having the Department of Defense launch their custom-made satellite into orbit.

2011/01/24