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  • From the greenery of Virginia to the desert: 162nd FW welcomes new leader

    A former vice wing commander from the 192nd Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Va., assumed command of the 162nd Fighter Wing during a ceremony here Nov. 2. Col. Howard "Phil" Purcell replaced Brig. Gen. Michael "Mick" McGuire, the now adjutant general for the Arizona National Guard who was

  • New commander set to lead Arizona F-16 fighter wing

    The Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard announced Oct. 9 a new leader for the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport. Col. Howard "Philip" Purcell will serve as commander of the Arizona Air National Guard's international F-16 Fighting Falcon training wing. Colonel Purcell is

  • Former wing commander to lead statewide as new TAG; looks to future

    The former commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a ceremony here Sept. 7, and began his new assignment as the adjutant general (TAG) for the Arizona National Guard Sept. 9 in Phoenix.More than 800 guardsmen, retirees, family and friends were present to

  • New vice commander “humbled” with new role

    The largest Air National Guard fighter wing in the United States welcomed its new vice commander on June 1st.In a military career filled with such titles as weapons officer and project/test manager, Lt. Col. Kenneth R. Rosson can now list vice commander as his new position at the 162nd Fighter

  • Col. Maxwell: Goodbye to wing but not Arizona

    Col. Edward Maxwell has spent much of his career serving the state of Arizona as well as his country. Although his service with the 162nd Fighter Wing has come to an end, his service to the state continues on. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer selected Maxwell to be the Assistant Adjutant General, Air

  • Klomp Award highlights Dutch, 162nd alliance during demo training

    When the Netherlands Detachment Tucson Arizona (NTDA) here at the 162nd Fighter Wing require a high level of professionalism in supporting their training mission, they count on the Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) in collaboration with the 148th Fighter Squadron to successfully negotiate the

  • Test center welcomes new commander; praises ‘Total Force Integration’

    An Air Guard command pilot took the reins as commander of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) at the 162nd Fighter Wing after a change-of-command ceremony here May 3.Col. Matthew J. Manifold replaced Col. Richard J. Dennee, who retired after 30 years of combined

  • Holocaust survivor visits 162nd FW

    She spoke softly, her English fragmented by a crisp Polish accent as she told of her torn youth. Sorrow blanketed the audience, the impact of her words bringing shock, anger and a few tears. She spoke with purpose, her words calm but filled with horrific visions of cruel injustices. Her message -