State Reps. Ron Robinson (R-Utica), who is chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs, and Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Township), today celebrated the inclusion of funding the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in the final state budget.

The final state budget will include funding of $26 million for the Selfridge Air National Base in Macomb County.

“Selfridge is one of Michigan’s greatest strategic assets, and this funding shows our state’s strong commitment to its future,” said St. Germaine. “With the arrival of 21 new fighter jets, and a squadron of KC-46A Pegasus Refueling Tankers, it’s all systems go for Selfridge. The Selfridge base will grow and create jobs, support families, and strengthen our national defense. I’m proud to fight for this in Lansing and to stand with our community in securing this important funding. The sound of these fighter jets flying overhead will be powerful reminder of the Sounds of Freedom”

“This is a tremendous victory that sends shockwaves of optimism all across our state, and it all starts right here in Macomb County,” said Robinson. “Selfridge is a cornerstone of our community with a rich history dating back to 1917. In recent decades, it has fallen upon tough times, but today we are breathing new life into it and ringing in a new era of military excellence here in Michigan. With this revitalization, Selfridge will return to its former glory and regain its rightful place as the premier location for aerial superiority in the Midwest. Now, Michigan leads the way. That’s why we fought for this investment. I am grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this possible.”

Chair Robinson and Rep. St. Germaine are ecstatic that Speaker Matt Hall’s meeting with President Trump in Washington, D.C. yielded exciting news: 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The $26 million investment that marks a significant milestone in securing a thriving future for the base in Macomb County and across Michigan.