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  • 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,
  • Representing the 162nd Fighter Wing Chief's Council are (back row, from left to right) Chief Master Sgts. Larry Cruce, Brian Karas, 162nd Fighter Wing Command Chief Shane Clark and Chief Master Sgt. Armando Gonzalez,162nd Fighter Wing Chief's Council President. The award recipients included (front row, from left to right) Staff Sgt. Mark Gregory, Tech. Sgt. Ashley Crocker and Staff Sgt. Kaleb Semler.

    Chief’s Council awards scholarships to unit members

    The 162nd Fighter Wing Chief's Council awarded three unit members here $500 each in the second year of honoring Guardsmen with academic scholarships. Congratulations go out to the three individuals who were selected for their continued professional development through off-duty education. The awardees are Staff Sgt. Mark Gregory, aircraft mechanic
  • CAC Scanner

    CAC scanners coming to Tucson Air Guard main gate

    You may have noticed your common access card (CAC) is swiped by Security Forces personnel using a hand-held computer when you access nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 162nd Fighter Wing will soon begin phasing-in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) here at the Tucson Air Guard Base as well. DBIDS was developed as a force
  • Arizona Governor Janet Brewer is flanked by members of the 162nd Fighter Wing (from left) Maj. Tracy Reingruber, Lt. Col. Patricia Wilson, and Senior Airmen Breona Calvert and Rachelle Perry after the State of the State address at the La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 15. The four Airmen, representing the Arizona Air National Guard, were among many guests ranging from business executives to community leaders who attended the annual event.

    Guardsmen attend Arizona State of the State address

    Four Airmen from the 162nd Fighter Wing witnessed civilian government formality firsthand during Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's State of the State address at the La Paloma Resort Jan. 14. Guardsmen report to the governors of their respective states so the event had an immediate relevancy to the attending wing members."She's our boss, and we should know
  • Tucson Air Guard first-term Airmen listen as experts speak about the benefits, resources and opportunities the military and Air National Guard have to offer. MAGIC, My Air Guard Incentive Career, is now an annual event held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dina Farmer)

    Do you believe in MAGIC?

    The 162nd Fighter Wing at the Tucson Air Guard base here held its third annual My Air Guard Incentive Career (MAGIC) event at nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during the January Unit Training Assembly. MAGIC was developed to provide information about the benefits and opportunities for Tucson guardsmen and their families.Topics discussed during
  • 162nd Fighter Wing Force Protection Team

    INTEGRATING FORCE PROTECTION

    Everyone has heard it, "Force Protection is everyone's business and every Airman is a sensor". That statement is indeed fact; it is imperative that all personnel are aware and participate in the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Program (AT/FP) that helps safeguard the personnel and resources at the 162FW. When the phrase "Force Protection" is refer
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