US EditionTrump announces new fighter jet mission at Michigan air base alongside Gov. Whitmer
- President Donald Trump announced a new fighter jet mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan on Tuesday.
- State officials had long lobbied for a new mission as retirement of the base's aging A-10 aircraft raised concerns for its future.
- Trump delivered the news at the base in Macomb County, appearing alongside Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer despite their past antagonism.
- The mission includes 21 new F-15EX fighter jets and supports approximately 5,000 military and civilian personnel at the base.
- The announcement secures the base's future and eases fears regarding its potential closure due to the retiring aircraft.
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The Killeen Daily Herald
Trump greets Whitmer with a hug and gives her a win — new jets for Michigan airbase
President Donald Trump has announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard Base in Michigan. The news Tuesday allays fears that the base could close and delivers a win for a longtime antagonist of his, Democratic Gov.…
Trump Brings Triumph to Michigan, Endorses Air Base Expansion - Real News Now
In a warmly received visit to Michigan, President Trump was greeted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township. It was a momentous occasion, marking the successful approval of federal funding for an air base Whitmer had long championed. This marked a strategic triumph given that Whitmer had long pursued this funding for the upgrade of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, situated near Detroit. On thi…
Trump, with Whitmer at his side, announces new fighter wing for Michigan’s Selfridge air base
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan after President Donald Trump announced a new F-15 squadron would be based there. April 29, 2025 | CSPAN ScreenshotMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined President Donald Trump when he landed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County Tuesday, where he announced 21 new F-15EX fighter aircraft to be based there, as well as new KC-46A…
Military Times
Air Force TimesTrump announces new fighter jet mission at Michigan air base
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — President Donald Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard base in Michigan on Tuesday, allaying fears that the base could close and delivering a win for a longtime antagonist, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Whitmer has softened her stance toward Trump in hopes of finding common ground, with securing a new mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base a top priority. The two shared a hug as …
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