This resolution honors the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base , acknowledging its profound historical significance and ongoing contributions to national security. Established on July 1, 1917, it is one of the nation's oldest continuously operating military airfields, named after Army 1st Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge. The base has a rich history, notably serving as home to the famed Tuskegee Airmen's 332d Fighter Group and becoming the first major Air Force installation under the Michigan Air National Guard in 1971. The resolution emphasizes Selfridge Air National Guard Base's vital role in protecting the United States, particularly as a key center for northern border security operations since 9/11. It highlights the base's substantial economic impact, generating hundreds of millions of dollars and supporting over 4,500 jobs, and its strategic importance as a joint military installation. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the base's recent selection for a beddown of 12 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft and its potential to become a hub for defense and aerospace research and innovation, reinforcing its commitment to national defense.