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  • 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:ยท 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

  • Wing commander commends CCAF graduates

    Thirty members of the 162nd Fighter Wing received Associate in Applied Science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, and were recognized during a ceremony in the base auditorium here July 15. The Community College of the Air Force is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution

  • Air Guard medics rehearse crisis response

    When disaster strikes, Air National Guard medical teams are called upon to save lives. That's why 47 members of the 162nd Medical Group from Tucson International Airport deployed here for Expeditionary Medical Support, or EMEDS, training at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center here, June