The air national guard base was President Trump's first stop in Michigan Tuesday ahead of a rally to mark the first 100 days of his second term in office.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to replace the aging A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 new Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The retirement process of the A-10 attack aircraft started in February 2024.

President Donald Trump unveiled details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guard members at a Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office.