Christopher J. Ross

This Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for Selfridge Air National Guard Base outlines management practices to mitigate negative environmental impacts and enhance positive effects of the installation's mission on regional ecosystems. The overriding goal is to achieve natural resources stewardship without diminishing the base's military mission capability. Key objectives include minimizing habitat fragmentation, protecting native species while discouraging invasives, safeguarding rare and sensitive environments, maintaining natural processes, protecting genetic diversity, restoring ecosystems, and monitoring impacts on biodiversity. The plan aims to perpetuate viable, sustainable native populations and functional ecosystems while ensuring the sustainability of military operations.

This document, developed as part of the Selfridge Sustainability Study (S3), presents a "toolbox" of strategies for local governments, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and stakeholders to promote sustainability planning. The strategies aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of defense communities, foster economic development, and strengthen national defense capabilities. Key strategic areas include land acquisition and zoning, compatible land use planning, environmental protection and resiliency, infrastructure development, inter-organizational communication and coordination, and various partnership models to support military missions and community well-being.

The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for Selfridge Air National Guard Base provides a strategic framework for managing natural resources in alignment with the installation's military mission. It emphasizes a multiple-use, ecosystem-based approach to ensure compliance with environmental standards, mitigate negative impacts, and enhance local ecosystems. Key focus areas include fish and wildlife management (including Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard mitigation), protection of threatened and endangered species and habitats, water and wetland resource preservation, forest and wildland fire management, integrated pest management, and coastal zone management, alongside public outreach and recreational opportunities. The plan aims to balance operational requirements with environmental stewardship.

The update for the first drill weekend of 2026 focused on resetting and refocusing efforts. Key discussions included upcoming changes to the physical fitness test, with testing paused until March 1st when the revised AFMAN 36-2905, including a two-mile run, will be implemented. Feedback from the recently closed deox survey will be reviewed, and actions to strengthen culture will be shared. Communications are being centralized on Mattermost. Quarterly leadership meetings, termed G-series, will launch to synchronize commanders and enlisted leaders. Emphasis was placed on completing annual briefing requirements (nine TFAT requirements) to maintain readiness. Career development opportunities mentioned include the Air Force Coaching Program and the Michigan National Guard Joint Junior Enlisted Conference. Planning for the conversion process to support the KC-46 and F-15 EX aircraft continues, with the second Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) scheduled to assess facilities and logistics. Finally, the wing acknowledged the 2025 outstanding airmen of the year and officially recognized the retirement of Colonel Spearhar and the assumption of duties by the new wing deputy commander, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Amara.

This Enlisted Force Development Action Plan for the United States Air Force outlines a foundational framework to prepare enlisted Airmen for future challenges, aiming to produce motivated, proficient, resilient, adaptable, agile, and multi-capable Airmen by 2030. The plan focuses on transforming force development from an industrial age model to leverage modern digital capabilities. Key strategic pillars include fostering a competition-focused force, enhancing front-line leader development, promoting teaming to solve problems, building foundational resilience, establishing a comprehensive force development ecosystem, and aligning systems with core values.