Why did Wurtsmith Air Force Base close?

Wurtsmith AFB closed on 30 June 1993 as a result of the 1991 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, which determined that the development of new weapons and long-range satellite surveillance systems rendered many installations unnecessary.

Is Wurtsmith Air Force Base still open?

Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda, Michigan, served primarily as a combat crew and bomber training base throughout its 70-year history. Wurtsmith was selected for closure under the 1991 Base Realignment and Closure decision and was officially closed on June 30, 1993.

Who owns Wurtsmith Air Force Base?

Oscoda–Wurtsmith Airport Authority
It is owned by the Oscoda–Wurtsmith Airport Authority. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility.

What Air Force bases were in Michigan?

Air Force Bases and Naval Air Stations

• Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mount Clemens, built 1917, originally an Air Force Base, transferred to Air National Guard, still in use.
• Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda, built 1923, closed 1993 per BRAC.
• Naval Air Station Grosse Ile, built 1929, closed 1969.

How many Air Force bases are in Michigan?

The Michigan Air National Guard has three main bases across the state, located in Alpena, Mount Clemens, and Springfield.

Is it safe to swim in Van Etten Lake?

Water contact is fine for all recreational activities (swimming, boating, skiing, fishing).

Is Selfridge Air Base Active?

On 1 July 1971, Selfridge Air Force Base was transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard, becoming the first major active Air Force base to come under control of the Air National Guard.

How many active military bases are in Michigan?

eleven active military bases
There are a total of eleven active military bases in Michigan, which include Army and Air Force bases. Because Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, it is one of the only inland states to have Coast Guard bases.

Why is there white foam in the lake?

Foam can be formed when the physical characteristics of the water are altered by the presence of organic materials in the water. The foam that appears along lakeshores is most often the result of the natural die-off of aquatic plants. Once the oils reach the lake surface, wind and wave action pushes them to the shore.

Is lake foam bad for dogs?

Keep your dog leashed around bodies of water, especially if the water appears dirty, foamy, or has mats on the surface of the water. Don’t let your dog drink out of ponds and lakes. Harmful algae blooms, which can be blue, vibrant green, brown or red, are sometimes mistaken for paint floating on the water.

What was Wurtsmith Air Force base in World War 2?

History Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, served primarily as a combat crew and bomber training base throughout its 70-year history. Since its establishment in 1923, Wurtsmith played an important role in World War II, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War, hosting the 134th Army Air Force Base Fighter Unit…

Is the Wurtsmith Air Force base in Michigan closing?

A northeast Michigan landmark was closing, a victim of its own success. Welcome to The WAFB Historical Site dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Wurtsmith Air Force Base and the units assigned there.

Is there a Wurtsmith air museum in Michigan?

The Wurtsmith Air Museum is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving the history of Wurtsmith Air Force Base and aviation in Northeastern Michigan. We offer visitors three hangars full of military (all branches) and aviation history, static aircraft displays, artifacts, equipment and lots of WAFB memorabilia.

When is the RAB meeting at Wurtsmith?

On April 21,2021, Air Force hosted a virtual Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting. The meeting is open to the public. Check the Air Force Wurtsmith Page for RAB materials. Monthly, Air Force hosts a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Cleanup Team (BCT) meeting with EGLE and MDHHS via teleconference.