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  • Mondays now blues day for Air Force members and Air Guardsmen in Tucson

    Many 162nd Fighter Wing members will now be wearing the blue uniform on Mondays. The new uniform policy stems from a recent four-star conference where Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz discussed the issue with other senior leaders. "Post-9/11, we've moved away from our blue uniforms almost altogether and have transformed into an Air
  • Staff Sgt. Dan Lawrence meets his son Ryan for the first time while his father Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Dan Lawrence looks on. All 19 of the wing’s Security Forces members returned home safely Aug. 23 after six months in Iraq. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Neve)

    Families welcome home Security Forces Airmen

    After serving half a year in Baghdad, Iraq, 19 members of the Security Forces Squadron here returned home Aug. 23. They were greeted in the 162nd Fighter Wing dining facility by family, friends, fellow Guardsmen and local media. Smiling faces and tears joy marked the occasion as returning Airmen were reunited with parents, spouses, children who had
  • First Lt. Adam Jantas (left), a Polish Air Force student pilot, goes over his morning sortie with F-16 instructor pilot Maj. Julian Pacheco on the 162nd Fighter Wing flightline. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Neve)

    Poland's 'Peace Sky' at home in Arizona

    In the transition from Soviet-built MiG-29s and Su-22s to American-built F-16s, Poland takes on one of NATOs most aggressive fighter up-starts known as "Peace Sky." A new generation of Polish Air Force pilots are learning how to fly their country's most advanced fighter, the F-16C/D "Jastrzab" or Hawk as it's called, from the Arizona Air National
  • The 162nd Fighter Wing International Military Student Office brings home the 2007 IMSO Team of the Year trophy. The office staff, Lt. Col. Donna Rinehart, Maj. Donna Wolslagel, Senior Master Sgt. Teresa Campbell, Master Sgt. Deb Alegria, Master Sgt. Marnie Neve, Tech. Sgt. Amie Howell and Airman First Class Jonathan Jackson worked around the clock to ensure a smooth training experience for international student pilots here last year.

    International military student office best in the Air Force

    They come from Europe, Asia and the Middle East to learn to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Arizona Air National Guard, and Guardsmen here serve as their wingmen in more ways than one. When flying over the military training ranges of Southern Arizona international student pilots have experienced instructors to guide them; but back on the
  • Three student pilots from the United Arab Emirates practice emergency egress procedures as part of their F-16 flight training at the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Ariz. The Air Guard unit has trained foreign pilots since 1989. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Neve)

    Building capable allies, strong bonds: Arizona Air Guard teaches U.S. allies to fly, fight and win

    Over European castles, Middle Eastern deserts and Pacific islands, F-16 fighter pilots are soaring in ever-increasing numbers. Their landscapes, nationalities and cultures are different, but they share several common bonds. They are allies, they are friends and they learned to fly their F-16s at an Air National Guard base in Arizona. With more
  • 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
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