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  • AF officials plan for scheduled downtime to upgrade MilPDS

    The Air Force Personnel Operations Agency here is upgrading and transferring the Military Personnel Data System to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center later this year. The upgrade project is scheduled to take 23 days to complete. During this period, MilPDS

  • Iraqi Air Force F-16 training takes off in Arizona

    While the Republic of Iraq anticipates an initial delivery of F-16 Fighting Falcons in September 2014, the pilots who will fly them embark on a historic partnership with the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing here to learn how to fly the multipurpose fighter. Already, two Iraqis have

  • Guardsmen required to register, update civilian employment information

    Air National Guard members are required to register information about their civilian place of employment. About 22 percent of 162nd Fighter Wing members are currently compliant.The Civilian Employment Information Program is the first mandatory disclosure by members of the Guard and Reserve of their

  • Environmental Management System helps wing reduce, reuse, recycle

    When it comes to streamlining processes and making operations more efficient, the 162nd Fighter Wing applies cutting edge management practices that extend even to the way it manages its environmental footprint. Through the wing's Environmental Management System (EMS), members can assume a more

  • Security forces practice active shooter response

    The smell of gunpowder permeated the muggy air as bursts of gunfire and shouts of "help me!" echoed through the dark warehouse. Two trainees entered the building equipped with Kevlar, rifles, radios, and a supply of blank ammunition. They moved in unison, loudly communicating commands as they sought

  • Medical Group welcomes new commander

    Members of the 162nd Fighter Wing's Medical Group welcomed their new commander, Lt. Col. Patricia Wilson, at the conclusion of the August unit training assembly."The talent of all of the medical professionals in the group is second to none. I'm honored to be the newest member of the medical group

  • Family Fun Events at the 162nd

    Community events here at the 162nd Fighter Wing grant Airmen and families the opportunity to kick back, relax and have an overall good time with family and friends. Here are a few events comming soon:· The Pie in the Face event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5, in the dining facility at 2:30 p.m.

  • Family Appreciation Day... the tradition continues

    While November marks the beginning of the holiday season, the 162nd Fighter Wing will recognize those who embolden the spirit of wing Airmen: their families.The wing will host Family Appreciation Day, the annual gathering of members, retirees and their families here Nov. 4.According to Chief Master

  • Luke AFB selected for F-35, Tucson remains a candidate

    The F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter is going to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and Tucson International Airport will continue to be an option for a future basing decision Air Force officials announced Aug. 2.Luke, an F-16 Fighting Falcon training base located west of Phoenix, will house 72 of

  • Air Guard recruit becomes U.S. citizen, heads to basic training

    At the U.S. District Court here 53 new American citizens took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States July 20; each one eager for the duties of citizenship. One new American among the proud group was equally eager to assume the duties of an Airman.Vivian Gutierrez de Pineres, originally from