Selfridge prepares for 20 new F-15 EX fighter jets

President Trump's announcement that 20 F-15 EX fighter jets will be stationed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township has been met with excitement and relief from the local community. This development, supported by both President Trump and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, is seen as vital for national defense and the preservation of local jobs, preventing the loss of approximately $30 million in wages. The new jets are expected to arrive by fiscal year 2028, with personnel undergoing a reclassification process to operate the new aircraft.