Starbase Program at the Alpena Combat Readiness Center, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, and the Selfridge Air National Guard Base

The Starbase Program represents a comprehensive educational and workforce development initiative delivered through multiple Michigan Air National Guard facilities. This indefinite delivery vehicle provides specialized STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and career development services at three strategic locations: the Alpena Combat Readiness Center, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The program is designed to engage youth and young adults in science and technology disciplines while fostering awareness of military career opportunities and promoting educational advancement in critical technical fields.

STARBASE INC serves as the prime contractor for this initiative under the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The contracting organization is the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, with geographic coverage limited to the state of Michigan. The contract period extends from the award date of August 10, 2026, through September 30, 2033, providing seven years of continuous service delivery across the designated Air National Guard locations.