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  • An aircraft trainer is engulfed in smoke and flames in preparation for a training exercise at Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona, February 25, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration requires regular training for emergency personnel at all airports to ensure crews have the ability to respond quickly and effectively to aircraft mishaps. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Stephen Luke)

    162nd WING FIREFIGHTERS SUPPORT FAA-REQUIRED EMERGENCY EXERCISE AT TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

    The exercise, required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, ensures the airport remains prepared to respond to aircraft emergencies. The training included a simulated aircraft incident designed to test the coordinated response of airport personnel and first responders. Volunteer

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  • From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, commander, 19th Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Quiroz, 162nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, command chief 19th Air Force, gather for a photo  at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2025. Quiroz was recognized for his contributions to the maintenance of Aircraft 379. Aircraft 379, critical for student pilot training, underwent depot-level maintenance, averting a year long wait and saving millions of dollars. This initiative exemplifies the 162nd Wing’s commitment to efficient resource management in support of the 19th Air Force mission to produce the next generation of aviators. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran)

    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

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  • 214th Attack Group

    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

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Airmen of the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, depart Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., November 2, in support of Operation Southern Lightning Strike 2021. Southern Lightning Strike is an Air National Guard led exercise where units deploy from their home bases to forward operating bases with minimum personnel and equipment to accomplish the mission in austere conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Technical Sgt. H. Edward Stramler)

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