State Rep. Doug Wozniak this week voted in support of a supplemental spending plan that includes $152 million to construct two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a project aimed at preparing the installation for its next fighter mission and reinforcing its long-term role in Michigan’s defense network.

The funding supports infrastructure improvements necessary for Selfridge to receive a new fleet of F-15EX fighter aircraft, which will replace the retiring A-10 aircraft currently stationed at the base. In April 2025, President Donald Trump announced that Selfridge would receive 21 F-15EX fighters, along with previously approved KC-46A refueling tankers.

“Selfridge has served our country and our community for generations,” said Wozniak, R-Shelby Township. “Ensuring the base is ready for its next mission protects local jobs, strengthens our national defense, and keeps Michigan playing a critical role in supporting our military.”

Wozniak noted that Selfridge supports roughly 5,000 jobs and about 4,000 military families across multiple branches of service. The base also anchors a regional defense corridor responsible for nearly $1 billion in economic activity in Macomb County each year.

“Selfridge is not just a military installation. It is a major economic driver for Macomb County and a pillar of our local communities,” Wozniak said. “This investment helps secure the base’s future and ensures the families and businesses that depend on it can continue to thrive.”