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Aug. 26, 2025
19th Air Force immersion highlights Morris Air National Guard Base’s aviator production prowess

A key aspect of the visit was observing the 162nd Wing's impact on producing the next generation of aviators for America and its Allies. As the Air National Guard's premier F-16 training unit, the 162nd plays a critical role in supporting global airpower. The immersion allowed 19th Air Force
July 17, 2025
214th Attack Group Forges New Path, Elevates Joint Readiness during Red Flag Alaska 25-2

Red Flag Alaska 25-2 was specifically designed to improve interoperability through combat scenarios, providing high end training for expeditionary operations in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. The 214th ATKG’s participation marked a significant step in validating their
June 10, 2025
162nd Medical Group Facilities Annual Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: Enhancing Readiness to Support Domestic and Global Operations

MFAT is a National Guard unit-funded program that delivers mutual benefits for both the host and supporting units. It enables National Guard personnel to integrate with active-duty teams, backfilling critical roles, and simultaneously allowing Guard members to gain exposure to higher volume, real
May 19, 2025
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise: 162nd Wing hosts Active Shooter and Mass Accident Response Exercises with community partners

The exercises tested interagency coordination in responding to active shooter and mass accident response scenarios, reinforcing the commitment to defending the homeland and supporting state and federal missions. The two scenarios were a simulated active shooter incident in one of the hangars and a
April 23, 2025
Weapons Load Competition: Skill and Precision of the 162nd Wing Aircraft Armament Systems Airmen

The event showcased the technical skill, precision and teamwork of the members assigned to the AMUs as they competed for the title of Load Crew of the Year. Crews loaded the BDU-50, a 500-pound training munition that simulates live ordnance, demonstrating the thorough skillset required of
March 6, 2025
Mission Ready for National Support: 162nd Fatality Search and Recovery Team wraps up training at Nellis Air Force Base

Members from the 162nd FSRT participated in the Nevada Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Enhanced Response Force Package Sustainment Year Combined Training Event. The 162nd FSRT honed their specialized skills critical to domestic mission readiness, reinforcing their ability to operate in
Oct. 26, 2024
162nd Wing SFS Defenders return home from deployment

Airmen from the 162nd Wing Security Forces Squadron returned home after a deployment, Sunday, Oct. 13. The Defenders deployed to the Middle East supporting combat power of joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.
Oct. 11, 2024
Air Force announces extension to the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Regional Special Use Airspace Optimization

The public comment period has been extended to November 12, 2024, to allow additional time for the interested public to review the Draft EIS and submit comments. No changes have been made to the Draft EIS or supporting materials, all of which are available on the project website:
Sept. 10, 2023
New leader takes helm at Morris Air National Guard Base as former retires

Members and guests of the Morris Air National Guard base bid farewell to one leader to welcome another during a dual change of command retirement ceremony here Sept. 10.
March 6, 2023
Month of the military child: A 162nd Wing family legacy

Today, Airman 1st Class Anali Romo serves as an admin on the command support staff at the 162nd Wing. As a child of a military member, her father served as her inspiration to join the Arizona Air National Guard.

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