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  • Chief's promotion highlights Air Guard's community ties

    A diploma from Sunnyside High School is not a prerequisite for promotion to the Air Force's highest enlisted rank, but five chief master sergeants at the 162nd Fighter Wing here have both achievements in common.Chief Master Sergeants Rene Lopez, George Silvas, Edisa Salcido and Gil Quiroz are all

  • Test Center proves modern weapons for light attack aircraft

    It's light, lean, cost effective - and now lethal. The AT-6C light attack aircraft in testing here successfully employed precision-guided munitions for the first time Sept. 28. In three test flights over Southern Arizona's Barry M. Goldwater Range the experimental airplane dropped three GBU-12s -

  • HQ Squadron challenges Leadership Reaction Course

    The 162nd Headquarters Squadron participated in an outdoor adventure-based learning course here during a recent unit training assembly, Sept. 11. Grouped in teams of five to six people, the Guardsmen faced challenges that encouraged each team to think, react and work together to accomplish

  • Patriot Golf Day Tournament raises $30K for military charities

    Nearly 200 local service and community members braved the summer monsoons during a golf tournament to raise more than $30,000 for charities that benefit military families.An extended lull between local lightning storms Monday, Sept. 12, gave Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Arizona

  • Wing poised for Expeditionary Combat Support System

    The Air Force is in the midst of a historic transformation. The way it's organized and the ways that airpower is employed are changing in revolutionary ways. Changing, too, are the ways in which Air Force logisticians provide support to warfighters.The Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) is

  • No changes to military retirement any time soon, officials say

    The military retirement system isn't going to change any time soon, a Defense Department official said recently.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said any changes to military retirement should be studied carefully and should be "grandfathered" so the military doesn't

  • 162nd firefighter selected as ANG Firefighter of the Year

    Representing the 162nd Fighter Wing and the Northwest Fire District, Tech. Sgt. Dave Arneson, firefighter, was selected as the Air National Guard Fire Chief Association "Firefighter of the Year.""Dave's nomination was based on his contributions to the 162nd Fighter Wing, Northwest Fire District, and

  • Photo Slideshow: ‘Pie in the Face’ for a worthy cause

    After the duty day Saturday, Aug. 6, the 162nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council and senior leaders joined forces to raise funds for JEC programs with a "Pie in the Face" competition in the base dining facility.Click here to see the photo slideshow.

  • Wing members: Get your tickets for Family Appreciation Day!

    Wing members, active and retired, be sure to pick up your tickets for the 162nd Fighter Wing's Family Appreciaiton Day.The last day to buy tickets will be Sept. 11, but don't wait.Click here for a list of ticket sellers and to learn about special events you can sign up for.