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Aug. 7, 2014
AETC commander: wing's contribution 'cannot be overstated'

The Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing hosted Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander, Aug. 2-3 during the August Unit Training Assembly.Rand said he gained more knowledge of the unit's diverse mission outside of its F-16 schoolhouse, to include the 162nd Wing's support to
July 29, 2014
Lights camera chaplains

The Air National Guard Recruiting Creative Marketing team visited Davis-Monthan Air Force Base here July 14-18 to film an ANG chaplain recruiting video. Assisted by 162nd Wing personnel and assets here, the cast and crew spent the week filming at various locations on Davis-Monthan in addition to
July 25, 2014
Motivated to save lives

Airmen assigned to the 162nd Wing showcased their medical deployment skills during a decontamination exercise July 15 at the medical facility here. The decontamination, DECON, exercise lasted two days and consisted of three scenarios that evaluated Airmen's abilities to perform in-place patient
June 10, 2014
Arizona's new general: Accept opportunities, be versatile, be grateful

The Arizona National Guard congratulated its newest brigadier general at a promotion ceremony for the state's joint staff director here June 7. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck now wears the rank commensurate with her duty to direct Arizona Army and Air Guard joint operations, special
May 30, 2014
Commanders' summit focuses on rejecting status quo

The adjutant general issued a challenge to Arizona Guard leaders recently - to empower Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees to thrive physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.At a commanders' summit, held at Papago Park Military Reservation May 15, Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire encouraged
May 22, 2014
Wright Flight more than about flying; student organization visits 162nd Wing

On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made world history by putting together a wooden frame with some metal fittings and heavy cotton fabric, and giving it power to gain altitude for a controlled flight. It was an amazing feat, made possible with a can-do attitude and a drive to truly conquer new
May 21, 2014
Sky Harbor Copperheads provide for F-16's "global reach," allow more training

As a multi-purpose fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is a vital piece of air power for the United States and its allied nations, with its mere presence deterring enemy action, but capable of unleashing fury in and from the skies when needed. But even with its massive ordnance, maneuvering abilities
May 8, 2014
Tucson Mayor jets across Arizona skies

Exhilaration filled the air as Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild soared above the city May 3 in an F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. Phil Purcell, commander of the 162nd Wing."It was a blast," said Rothschild as he recounted his wild ride. "The aircraft has amazing capability." Rothschild visited
May 7, 2014
Arizona National Guard welcomes first-ever senior enlisted advisor

The Arizona National Guard's first senior enlisted advisor assumed his new duties at Papago Park Military Reservation here May 4, 2014. Chief Master Sgt. Shane Clark, a 31-year veteran of the Arizona Air National Guard, will serve as the state's top enlisted member - a position which only
May 6, 2014
An Airman's Airman says goodbye: CMSgt Clark departs the 162nd Wing

It wasn't his ear-to-ear grin, the strong grip when he shakes your hand, the sleeves that are always rolled up on his ABUs or the memorable way he belted out the national anthem at unit functions that set Chief Master Sgt. Shane Clark apart at the 162nd Wing here for 31 years. Instead, it was

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