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

First Guardsman to enlist in Tucson's Air Guard unit returns

The first person to ever enlist in the Arizona Air National Guard's 152nd Tactical Fighter Squadron returned to base May 13 to visit the unit he helped start in 1956. The founding members of the 152nd, which later grew into today's 162nd Fighter Wing, recruited 29-year-old John A. Smith in May of

Apply now for Jimmy Jet scholarships

Three Jimmy Jet Foundation Scholarships are available now through July 31; the Brig. Gen. Ronald L. Kurth for General studies, the Col. James V. Fiorelli for Aviation related studies, and the Lt. Col. Pamela J. Long for Volunteer work and community involvement. For each scholarship, $500 will be

Guard, Reserve Test Center links mobility to ‘boots on the ground’

In the Southern Arizona desert, three C-130s recently rumbled over the saguaros and airdropped training bundles to a waiting combat controller. The historic drop was conducted digitally with a tactical data link known as the Situational Awareness Data Link, or SADL. It was the first time a C-130

Arizona, Kazakhstan firefighters collaborate to save lives

Firefighters from Central Asia and Southern Arizona joined forces here this week to trade ideas about equipment, training and networking to improve life-saving emergency operations. The 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport hosted seven emergency management officers from the Republic of

MAFFS training in Tucson prepares units for upcoming fire season

Returning fresh from last year's wildfire season, more than 300 National Guard and Reserve Airmen are hoping that their Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) training here this week will give them the edge over destructive blazes that can spark at any time. Officials say that 78,979 wild land

Arizona medics go “Beyond the Horizon” to help Jamaican people

They arrived before the crack of dawn, some camped nearby waiting to be the first in line when the doors opened, but they weren't waiting for concert tickets or a 'Black Friday' sale; they were waiting for much-needed health care. More than 3,700 Jamaicans were given free medical, eye and dental