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  • Wanda Wolosky, one of a few remaining holocaust survivors, visited the 162 Fighter Wing April 11 to share with unit members the stories of her childhood as a Jewish girl in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

    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 - remember the atrocities of our past to prevent the
  • With an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the background, the Aubuchon triplets take the oath of enlistment from Col. Mick McGuire at the 162nd Fighter Wing’s air park, April 6 in Tucson, Ariz. Christopher, Adrianna and Andrew turned 18 Mar. 31st, 2013, and are scheduled to attend basic training this August. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

    Tucson triplets join a new, extended family: The Air National Guard

    Triplets do many things together, but not too many can say they joined the military at the same time.In what was a first of its kind event at the 162nd Fighter Wing, the Aubuchons - composed of Adrianna, Andrew and Christopher - took their oath of enlistment at the air park here April 6."Their attitude toward service reflects prominently in their
  • Tech. Sgt. James Wright, a recruiter with the 162nd Fighter Wing, introduces himself to a military veteran March 9 at the annual Festival of Books in Tucson, Ariz. The wing recruiting team and student flight members operated a booth at the festival to provide community service and interface with community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Davis)

    162nd Fighter Wing personnel assist with Tucson's Festival of Books

    162nd Fighter Wing recruiters and student flight members participated in Tucson's annual Festival of Books March 9 and 10 at the University of Arizona.Tech. Sgts. James Wright, Valerie Fortina and Andy Lorenz, recruiters at the wing, manned a booth at the festival greeting future recruits, shaking the hands of past generation service members and
  • Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Smith, 9th Command Chief of the Air National Guard, listens to chiefs and first sergeants of the 162nd Fighter Wing during his visit March 9. Smith was in Tucson, AZ. for the Outstanding Airman of the Year awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Davis)

    Wing visited by retired command chief

    Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Smith, 9th Command Chief of the Air National Guard, visited the 162nd Fighter wing here, March 9 to speak with enlisted leadership about the sequestration and its effects on wing personnel.Chief Master Sgt. Gilbert Quiroz, a member of the 162nd Communications Flight, attended the meeting and found it very
  • The 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award recipients are, from left to right: Airman of the Year Senior Airman Russell Shirley, assigned to the 214th Air Reconnaissance Group; Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. William Reid, assigned to the 107th Air Control Squadron; Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Senior Master Sgt. David Juergens, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; First Sergeant of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Marclen Polanco, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; Honor Guard Member Staff Sgt. Ty Alan Goeken, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing; Command Chief Master Sergeant Award Tech. Sgt. Susan Koncz, assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing and the Major General Donald L. Owens Junior Officer of the Year Capt. Matthew S. Hodges, assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing. (Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

    Excellence In All They Do: AZANG Recognizes Outstanding Airmen

    There may have been no stream of paparazzi lining a red carpet at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa, but the Arizona Air National Guard's own stars showed up in their service and mess dress uniforms at the 2013 Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet (OAY) award ceremonies here March 9.All the Arizona Air Guard's units - from the

  • FORCE PROTECTION (Combating Human Trafficking)

    Human trafficking is the second-largest source of revenue for criminal enterprises, and it's a growing criminal enterprise that generates roughly $32 billion per year worldwide.The definition of Trafficking in Persons or "TIP" is: A modern day form of slavery while harboring, transportation, providing or obtaining a person for the purpose of
  • Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk, Commander of the Netherlands Detachment at the 148th Fighter Squadron, is greeted by Maintenance Group Commander Col. Andrew MacDonald at the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Ariz., October 29, 2010. Lt. Col. Schonk had just delivered the first of ten Dutch F-16 Fighting Falcons to the Wing to be used for pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

    From Wings to Water - Visiting Pilot Competes in International Sailing Competition

    Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk will be competing in the Gaastra 52 World Championship regatta off South Beach in Miami, Fla., taking place March 4-9. Known to many at the 162nd Fighter Wing by his call sign, "Skunk," Lt. Col. Schonk is a lifelong sailor, "I started doing small regattas in a small dinghy when I was six. I became
  • Local award-winning documentary artists Marcus De Leon and Brody Anderson capture images of Tech. Sgt. Michael Parker at the Tucson Air Guard Base during a recent Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dina Farmer)

    'Citizen Soldier' to compete in local MMA championship fight

    The first thing I noticed was the cut above his left eye and the puffiness that gave it an askew appearance. "Yo, Adrienne!" came to mind, but I pushed the thought away, shook his swollen hand and offered a somewhat apologetic smile. Tech. Sgt. Michael Parker, an F-16 jet engine mechanic at the 162nd Fighter Wing here, is also a professional mixed
  • U.S. Army 1st Sgt. William Aragon, a soldier with the 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, ‘coins’ PGA Tour golfer Bubba Watson as he makes his way to the first tee of the day at the Accenture Match Play Championship, held at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., Feb. 22. Air and Army National Guardsmen from the 162nd Fighter Wing and the 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion in Tucson, Ariz. lined the walkway to the first hole to greet golfers before the beginning of play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie A. Hansen/Released)

    'Birdies for the Brave' Honors Local Military at Accenture Match Play

    Professional golfers in the 2013 Accenture Match Play Championship took time to honor local military members here today as Air and Army National Guardsmen in uniform lined the walkway to the 1st tee before the beginning of play Feb. 22 at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz. "We're proud to represent the military here today, and proud to
  • Tech. Sgt. Lacey Johnson, a member of the 162nd host aviation resource management office, was crowned Tucson Rodeo Attendent, a princess, for the 2001 Tucson Rodeo. This year Johnson is performing with the Quadrille de Mujeres, an equestrian drill team known for their speed and precision. (Photo provided by Tech. Sgt. Lacey Johnson)

    From combat boots to cowboy boots

    The young woman bespoke 'cowgirl' the instant I saw her, from her plaid western shirt to her dusty boots that were half covered by her Wrangler jeans. As she turned, her brilliantly sweet smile radiated warmth and the kind of gracious elegance one would expect in rodeo royalty.Few individuals readily exchange their combat boots for cowboy boots,
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