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  • USA Basketball proclaims support for Guardsmen, Reservists

    On the eve of the highly-anticipated NBA All-Star weekend, an event that once again catapulted Phoenix into the National spotlight; Arizona's most prominent political, business and military figures had cause for celebration. At the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Arizona's own Jerry Colangelo, managing

  • Medical Group rakes in major awards

    The National Guard Bureau announced the 162nd Medical Group as recipient of the 2008 Theodore C. Marrs Team Award in recognition for outstanding medical readiness, Feb. 6. The group was selected over 88 other Air National Guard units across the country. The award also singled out three key

  • Arizona Guardsmen Take on NBA Stars

    Arizona Army and Air National Guardsmen were honored for their combat service Feb. 15 with an opportunity to score against National Basketball Association greats Shaquille O'Neal and David Robinson during the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend here. But this competition didn't take place on a basketball

  • Wing annual awards honors best of the best

    An ocean of uniformed servicemembers filled chairs and stood lining the walls in the massive Hanger 10 here Feb. 7 during the 162nd Fighter Wing's 2008 Annual Awards ceremony. The ceremony honored 44 wing members and six teams for outstanding contributions and personal development. It began with

  • Expecting? Med Group works to protect your baby

    For Guardsmen who may be expecting a child, congratulations on the new addition to your family! First, there are certain procedures that all pregnant drill status Guardsmen (DSG) must follow. DSG's must report a confirmed pregnancy as soon as possible to allow the unit to assess her work environment

  • AFPC begins Total Force Health Treatment Records transfer mission to VA

    Air Force officials announced the implementation of a new Total Force mission for the Air Force Personnel Center here, set to come on line Feb. 1. AFPC will become the central transfer gateway to improve the flow of Air Force health treatment records of retired and separated Airmen - active, Guard

  • Bring a buddy to March training assembly

    The recruiting office is hosting "Bring a Buddy to Drill" Saturday, March 7. All unit members and retirees are encouraged to invite a friend or family member to the March Unit Training Assembly. The invitation is for those who have never been in the military. "Last year's Bring a Buddy event was

  • An interview with General Moisio

    The 162nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs office recently sat with Brig. Gen. Rick Moisio to discuss his thoughts on his command and the future of the Air Guard.What has it been like leading this wing since 2004? Being a wing commander is certainly the greatest honor of my life. Since joining the 162nd,