The wing also responded within one hour after the September 11 attacks in 2001 , with the wing launching from their home station of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and quickly providing refueling services for USAF fighter aircraft patrolling the North Central United States and other concurrent support of Homeland Defense as part of Operation Noble Eagle . The 927th Security Forces Squadron was initially activated for 12 months and extended for an additional 12 months in support of Operation Noble Eagle . The wing continues to remain actively engaged in Operation Noble Eagle ( Homeland Defense ) and Operation Enduring Freedom ( Global War on Terrorism )
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
927th Air Refueling Wing