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  • Staff Sgt. Dana Watson attempts to walk a straight line while wearing goggles that simulate the effects of three alcoholic beverages. The health fair held at the 162nd Fighter Wing gave members a close look at everyday issues that affect personal health. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones.)

    Health fair teaches Guardsmen to make smart decisions

    Arizona health care providers gave Guardsmen at the 162nd Fighter Wing hands-on experience with several issues that influence health during a Health and Wellness Fair here Aug. 7. The event organized by the wing's human resources office was the first of its kind at the Tucson-based Guard unit. Its intent was to promote good health among Arizona's
  • Staff Sgt. Virgil Mendivil exercises during a 9G session. “I didn’t think I was overweight when I joined the program, but my pre-assessment results were eye-opening. I learned that no matter how skinny you are, your body fat percentage will affect your body’s overall performance,” he said. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Gabe Johnson)

    Guard pilot's fitness program goes nationwide

    One Arizona fighter pilot is no longer flying solo - at least not in her efforts to make the Air National Guard a fitter force, less prone to death or injury resulting from poor fitness. Maj. Windy Hendrick, an F-16 instructor pilot at the 162nd Fighter Wing, developed the "9G Force Fitness" program locally, but it has drawn national recognition
  • Master Sgt. Alfonso Soto (left), an F-16 crew chief, and his son Senior Airman Guillermo Soto meet up on the flightline after Airman Soto’s incentive flight. Airman Soto, an electronics technician, flew July 13 as reward for earning Airman of the Quarter for the wing. His father was the crew chief who launched the flight. "I'm so proud that my son was selected for Airman of the Quarter and it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to launch him on an F-16 flight," said Sergeant Soto. (Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Sara Elliott.)

    Father launches son on incentive flight

  • Wayne Wright, Maria and Andy Wolfel, and Frank and Betty Maldonado line up for the feast.

    Retirees gather for 4th annual White Mountain picnic

    For the fourth year in a row, on a cloudless June afternoon, about 100 former Air National Guard members, and their families, attended what has become the premier White Mountain ANG Retirees event. The weather was near perfect. While the temperatures in Tucson and Phoenix were well into the 100's the picnic attendees enjoyed cool, pine-scented,
  • Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic, Staff Sgt. Mario Alvarez, inspects an air filter from a government truck to ensure the vehicle’s fuel efficiency. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Neve)

    Fuel economy for GOVs, POVs

    Whether driving a government vehicle on the job or driving your own vehicle to work, we can all make a positive impact on the amount of fuel we consume. In fact, it's a requirement for all military units. In January 2007, the President issued Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This

  • Trenching to divert traffic, improve base utilities

    Trenching on base will disrupt traffic here starting mid-August as Communication Flight and Civil Engineering work to improve on-base utilities. During construction, traffic to the east side of the base will enter through the Main Gate and the one-way street in front of the air park will temporarily service two-way traffic. Traffic to the west side
  • An MH-60J Coast Guard helicopter piloted by Lt. Jeremy Denning and Lt. John Filipowicz maneuvers so rescue swimmer AST3 Logan Banner can extract Dr. (Lt. Col.) Tom Rotkis from the ocean. Extraction was one part of the water survival training conducted during the July unit training assembly at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego. “It’s disorienting out there, and the rotor wash is amazing,” said Dr. Rotkis, a flight surgeon at the 162nd Fighter Wing. (Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Dan Dodson)

    Water survival training, a big splash

    If a 162nd Fighter Wing pilot ever has to eject from an aircraft, whether over land or sea, he's prepared to survive thanks to training provided by the wing's Aircrew Flight Equipment. Training was never more rigorous than July 12 when many of the wing's pilots, student pilots and flight surgeons underwent water survival training at the Naval
  • Erik Ruiz and his father, Master Sgt. Ben Ruiz, check out an F-16 static display in the 162nd Fighter Wing air park. Sergeant Ruiz is an avionics technician with 22 years of experience at the wing. Erik is currently a freshman at the Air Force Academy pursuing his dream to become a fighter pilot. (Air National Guard Photo by Capt. Gabe Johnson)

    Wing member’s son heads to Air Force Academy

    A 162nd Fighter Wing avionics technician is the proud father of a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet. Master Sgt. Ben Ruiz, recently bid farewell to his eldest son, Erik, 19, who reported to the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25 to begin his freshman year. Erik's academy appointment is the culmination of years of hard work and represents the
  • Bella Leyba Lopez plays with a toy on her living room floor. Several wing members participated in a walk-a-thon for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, May 17, in San Diego, to raise money for research to help children like Bella.

    A mother, a baby and their wingmen

    When Tech. Sgt. Marina Leyba gave birth to a baby girl last year, her Guard family at the 162nd Fighter Wing sent cards, gifts and well wishes; but this year the wing's support for the new mother runs much deeper. Isabella Milan Leyba Lopez was born March 14, 2007, to Leyba and Mike Lopez. "We call her 'Bella Blue,' because of her beautiful blue
  • Lt. Col. John "Gabby" Bobroski is the 162nd Fighter Wing's new Air Force Advisor.

    New AF advisor arrives on base

    The 162nd Fighter Wing's new Air Force Advisor reported for duty June 17. Lt. Col. John Bobroski hails from Painsville, Ohio. His last assignment was as director of operations for the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His callsign "Gabby" is the namesake of the famous World War II fighter ace Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski. "It's a play
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