Vice wing commander promoted to colonel

The vice commander of the largest Air National Guard fighter wing in the country was promoted to the rank of colonel here July 9. Col. Ted Maxwell, a full-time F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport, pinned on his new rank during a promotion ceremony

Adjutant General gets fighter wing introduction at Mach 1

The commanding general of the Arizona National Guard flew in the back seat of an F-16D Fighting Falcon here July 7 to experience first hand the 162nd Fighter Wing's pilot training mission at Tucson International Airport. Army Maj. Gen. Hugo E. Salazar, Arizona's Adjutant General, assumed duties as

Guardsman helps Air Force claim top volleyball honors

An Arizona Air National Guardsman joined forces with active duty Air Force athletes to win the Armed Forces Men's Volleyball Championship recently. Staff Sgt. Ray Valles, a drill status Guardsman in the 162nd Fighter Wing's communications flight here, won a gold medal with the Air Force Volleyball

New uniform wear policy updates

The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated into AFI 36-2903. -- Effective Oct. 1, 2010, trousers on utility uniforms will be tucked into boots and give a bloused

Web Site to Open Sign-Ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfers

It's official. The Defense Department signed off yesterday on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said today. Eligible servicemembers will be able to register their immediate family

Coveralls allow maintainers to get dirty in the line of duty

While keeping F-16 Fighting Falcons mission ready, aircraft maintainers at the 162nd Fighter Wing can confidently get elbow-deep in grease without concern for ruining their uniforms thanks to new dark blue coveralls issued here recently. In military culture where professional appearance is a must,

Wing services flight heads to Al Dhafra

Solar plans on the horizon for 162nd

The 162nd Fighter Wing here is on its way to meeting federal goals in the reduction of energy consumption with plans to use solar-powered lights. The wing recently approved the purchase of six trailer-mounted solar lighting systems to replace the current flood lights around the base. "These types of

Critical Days of Summer Message, 2009

All Airmen - officer, enlisted and civilian - are our number one priority. Each of you is a member of our Air Force family. Just like in your family, throughout the coming months it will be important for us to watch out for each other as we enjoy summer activities. To help this effort, on 22 May we

Wing programs keep FOD in check

Every morning Arizona Air Guardsmen from the 162nd Maintenance Propulsion Element here meet outside of their work section for a morning walk. It's not a social gathering but a walk much more serious in nature. As they walk side by side, they eye the tarmac for small objects and debris that can cause