162nd pilots deliver remaining F-16s to Poland

In the early afternoon of Dec. 11, three Polish F-16C aircraft landed at Krzesiny Air Base near Poznan, breaking through the clouds on final approach. While F-16s are a common sight at Krzesiny, this was a very unique landing. The aircraft were the final three F-16s being delivered to Poland from

Wing earns high marks in environmental, safety assessment

The 162nd Fighter Wing earned superior ratings during an Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health, Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ESOHCAMP) inspection conducted here Jan. 5-9. The National Guard Bureau sent a multiple disciplinary team of inspectors to perform the ESOHCAMP

Decisive action earns safety awards for crew chiefs

Only a Hollywood movie studio could recreate the heroic actions of three Air National Guard crew chiefs that saved an F-16 Fighting Falcon and its pilot at Tucson International Airport one summer day in 2008. On the afternoon of June 17, a mechanical malfunction caused a fighter jet to lose

TRICARE covers Reserve Component family

TRICARE provides healthcare coverage for families of a drilling Reserve Component sponsor before, during and after active duty. During activation and deployments, the family may use TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote or Standard and Extra. When National Guard or Reserve sponsors are not on active duty,

Congress authorizes paternity leave

Eligible Airmen are now authorized 10 days of nonchargeable paternity leave following the birth of their newborns, courtesy of the 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress. The law applies to married, active-duty Airmen. The Airman's wife must have given birth to the

Wing commander logs final flight at 162nd

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Wing member to represent AZ junior Guardsmen

Wing members might have heard her voice on the other end of the line when calling the communications flight help desk. "Help desk, Sergeant Thiel, can I help you?" In addition to being so helpful with troubleshooting computers, Staff Sgt. Heidi Thiel plays an important role in the Junior Enlisted

Retiree’s son benefits, gives back to donor organization

Several 162nd Fighter Wing members here signed up to be organ donors through the Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) thanks to the advocacy of one member of the wing family. John Salazar, Jr. is the son of retired 162nd Fighter Wing member, John Salazar. He's not only a loyal volunteer of DNA, but he's

A.S.P.I.R.E. to achieve total wellness

The first A.S.P.I.R.E. (Act to Sustain your Potential through Integrated Resources and Exercise) Wellness Fare is scheduled for Feb. 20 at 11:15 a.m. The event will be held on a half-fly day to encourage maximum participation from all wing members. Sponsored by the Care and Enhancement Network