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  • New law allows saluting in civilian attire during Anthem

    Veterans and servicemembers not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed

  • This holiday season, take care of yourselves and each other

    As we count down the final days of 2008 Mary and I would like to wish you all a happy holiday season. You've all done tremendous work this year to ensure the 162nd remains the world's premier F-16 training unit, and I encourage everyone to finish the year strong by caring for yourselves and your

  • Arizona fighter wing earns “outstanding” HSI rating

    The Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing earned an "outstanding" rating during an Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) Health Services Inspection (HSI) here, Nov. 2. The results announced during the HSI outbrief over the November drill weekend were met with cheers and applause in an

  • A dream to fly, a lasting friendship

    A little boy from Flagstaff, Ariz., touched the lives of Guardsmen at the 162nd Fighter Wing here last year when he visited the wing to be a fighter pilot for a day, and today he continues to inspire unit members. At the age of 6, Dominic Magne underwent aggressive chemotherapy in his battle with

  • Unit defines the word ‘Service’ while wearing several hats

    As unit members work throughout the day the Friday before drill, many of them are probably wishing it was Saturday, so they could eat. This is because of the great smell radiating from the base dining facility. The aroma is being created by a few servicemembers performing an annual training day

  • Photo feature: 162nd Fighter Wing ‘Haunted Hangar’ 2008

    The 162nd Fighter Wing celebrated Halloween here Oct. 26 with its annual Haunted Hangar event for wing members and families. The unit's Junior Enlisted Council organized a cake walk; children painted pumpkins grown by Mrs. Mary Moisio, wife of Brig. Gen. Rick Moisio, wing commander; family readiness

  • Guard, Reserve warfighters assemble to modernize

    Lieutenants, captains and majors--the warfighters serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and defending the homeland--gathered here Oct. 20-24 to tell Guard and Reserve leadership what they need to improve capability in the Air Reserve Component (ARC). Leadership listened. "Modernization" and "integration"