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  • Exercise highlights Arizona’s Emergency Management capabilities

    "In case of emergency, pull handle," seems like an easy task - all one has to do is pull the lever and first responders come to the rescue.  If only all emergencies were that simple. In the event of a major disaster, the response is complex and requires coordination with dozens of agencies.

  • Mayor of Tucson visits the 162nd Fighter Wing

    Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor of Tucson, visited the Tucson Air National Guard Feb. 7, to tour the 162nd Fighter Wing and learn more about the wing's missions.Col. Phil Purcell, the 162nd Fighter Wing Commander, met the mayor and presented a wing mission brief. Although he has visited before, the mayor

  • A new sheriff in town

    Former high school teacher and current Air Guard member Master Sgt. Wendell Jones, a Weapons Safety NCO, recently graduated from the Pima County Sheriff's Department Academy Jan. 24. As one of the newer deputies in Pima County, Jones has dedicated himself to serve the people in the community of

  • Golf association donates $1,000 to the Family Readiness Office

    Tom Contreras, president of the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association presented the 162nd Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Phil Purcell with a $1,000 check during a presentation here Jan. 23.Quail Creek, a community 20 miles south of Tucson is home to a championship golf course and seven golf

  • Air Guardians Visit 162nd

    Members and guests of the 162nd Air Guardians, an organization consisting of Southern Arizona community and business leaders, participated in a base tour of the 162nd Fighter Wing Jan. 11. The Air Guardians mission in Southern Arizona is to educate the community about the Air Guard and to support

  • New state command chief emphasizes Air Force, Guard standards

    The Arizona Air National Guard's new command chief master sergeant assumed duties as the state's top enlisted Airman during a formal ceremony here Jan. 11 at Papago Military Reservation. As Arizona's senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Dan Gutierrez will advise commanders and staff on the

  • ANG director visits Tucson Airmen

    The director of the Air National Guard arrived at the Tucson International Airport Thursday, touring facilities and speaking with Airmen from the 162nd Fighter Wing and the 214th Air Reconnaissance Group.Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III's visit to the guard units included attending an annual

  • From the greenery of Virginia to the desert: 162nd FW welcomes new leader

    A former vice wing commander from the 192nd Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Va., assumed command of the 162nd Fighter Wing during a ceremony here Nov. 2. Col. Howard "Phil" Purcell replaced Brig. Gen. Michael "Mick" McGuire, the now adjutant general for the Arizona National Guard who was

  • New commander set to lead Arizona F-16 fighter wing

    The Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard announced Oct. 9 a new leader for the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport. Col. Howard "Philip" Purcell will serve as commander of the Arizona Air National Guard's international F-16 Fighting Falcon training wing. Colonel Purcell is