Garry Bahling
Preferred Name: Garry
Nickname/Call Sign: Brass
Date of Birth: 08-13-1944
Highest Military Grade Held: Brig Gen (0-7)
Hometown: Waterford, MI
Biography
Brigadier General Garry S. Bahling is assigned as the chief of staff, Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard. As the chief of staff, he directs the activities of the Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard (ANG), located in Lansing, and assists in the administration of the ANG units located at Selfridge ANG Base near Mount Clemens, Battle Creek ANG Base, and the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan.
General Bahling received his commission as a second lieutenant in July, 1969. He was the commander of the 107th Fighter Squadron from 1986 to 1990, during which time he was the Fighter Squadron “Top Gun”. During his command, the 107thconverted from the A-7 aircraft to the F-16A. He attended F-16 school in April 1990 and was “Top Gun” in his class. General Bahling completed his career with the 127th Fighter Wing as director of operations in May of 1993. He was transferred to Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard as director of operations, and was appointed to his current position as chief of staff in May 1996.
Next to my bride, the ANG was the best thing to happen to me. And the best part of the ANG was the HUN years! So very grateful to those who organized the SSS and publish the magnificent “Intake,” thus bringing back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!!
Units Assigned
- Sept 69-Sept 70, UPT Webb AFB, Big Spring, TX T-37, T-38
- Sept 70-June 72, 107th TRS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clemens, MI. RF-84
- June 72-Jan 79, 107th TFS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. F-100D
- Jan 79-Dec 89, 107th TFS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. A-7D
- Dec 89- Jun 96, 127th Fighter Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. F-16C /D
- Jun 96-Oct 2000, HQs Air National Guard, Lansing, MI.
Awards & Decorations
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- National Defense Service Medal with service star
- Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with five oak leaf clusters
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass device
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
Flight Info
- Rating: Command pilot
- Flight hours: More than 3,500
- Aircraft flown: RF-84, F-100D, A-7D, and F-16C
- Pilot wings from: Webb Air Force Base, Texas
Military Education
- 1971 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
- 1975 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
- 1988 National Security Management Course, distinguished graduate, by correspondence
Civilian Education
- 1967 Bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Michigan, Mich.
- Biography
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Biography
Brigadier General Garry S. Bahling is assigned as the chief of staff, Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard. As the chief of staff, he directs the activities of the Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard (ANG), located in Lansing, and assists in the administration of the ANG units located at Selfridge ANG Base near Mount Clemens, Battle Creek ANG Base, and the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan.
General Bahling received his commission as a second lieutenant in July, 1969. He was the commander of the 107th Fighter Squadron from 1986 to 1990, during which time he was the Fighter Squadron “Top Gun”. During his command, the 107thconverted from the A-7 aircraft to the F-16A. He attended F-16 school in April 1990 and was “Top Gun” in his class. General Bahling completed his career with the 127th Fighter Wing as director of operations in May of 1993. He was transferred to Headquarters, Michigan Air National Guard as director of operations, and was appointed to his current position as chief of staff in May 1996.
Next to my bride, the ANG was the best thing to happen to me. And the best part of the ANG was the HUN years! So very grateful to those who organized the SSS and publish the magnificent “Intake,” thus bringing back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!!
- Units - Education - Awards - Flight Info
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Units Assigned
- Sept 69-Sept 70, UPT Webb AFB, Big Spring, TX T-37, T-38
- Sept 70-June 72, 107th TRS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clemens, MI. RF-84
- June 72-Jan 79, 107th TFS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. F-100D
- Jan 79-Dec 89, 107th TFS, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. A-7D
- Dec 89- Jun 96, 127th Fighter Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Mt. Clements, MI. F-16C /D
- Jun 96-Oct 2000, HQs Air National Guard, Lansing, MI.
Awards & Decorations
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- National Defense Service Medal with service star
- Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with five oak leaf clusters
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass device
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
Flight Info
- Rating: Command pilot
- Flight hours: More than 3,500
- Aircraft flown: RF-84, F-100D, A-7D, and F-16C
- Pilot wings from: Webb Air Force Base, Texas
Military Education
- 1971 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
- 1975 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
- 1988 National Security Management Course, distinguished graduate, by correspondence
Civilian Education
- 1967 Bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Michigan, Mich.