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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tops in Blue member makes Tucson show a memorable homecoming

    Tops in Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment group, performed here June 4 at the Tucson Convention Center. Among the 30 performers from around the country, an Arizona Air Guardsman took center stage to sing for her hometown crowd. Tech. Sgt. Chandra Smith, a full-time member of the 162nd

  • June training assembly dental event

    All Air National Guard members are required to maintain a year-round high level of medical military readiness. Individual medical readiness (IMR) is a list of medical and health requirements that the DoD has deemed necessary to maintain a medically qualified and readily deployable force. Items

  • New FRG coordinator: Mission first, family always

    The new Family Readiness Group coordinator for the 162nd Fighter Wing has a head start on her new job having marched a mile in a Guardsman's boots. Barb Gavre began her tenure as the wing's family assistance manager April 28. Her appointment marks her second career with the unit. She served 23 years

  • Apply now for Jimmy Jet scholarships

    Three Jimmy Jet Foundation Scholarships are available now through July 31; the Brig. Gen. Ronald L. Kurth for General studies, the Col. James V. Fiorelli for Aviation related studies, and the Lt. Col. Pamela J. Long for Volunteer work and community involvement. For each scholarship, $500 will be