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  • 162nd Wing recognizes year's finest

    The 162nd Wing of the Arizona Air National Guard recognized its annual award winners from 2016 in a ceremony at the Tucson International Airport April 2. The ceremony recognized outstanding individuals and teams that contributed to the state and nation.Brig. Gen. Andrew MacDonald, commander of the

  • Relationships built through maintenance expertise

    The United States Air Force’s commitment to develop partner nation air forces is sometimes accomplished one officer at a time, and the Arizona Air National Guard is offering one of its best assets to the exchange program---maintenance experience.At the 162nd Wing located at the Tucson International

  • 162nd Wing MAGIC

    The Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing located at Tucson International Airport held the 7th annual My Air Guard Incentive Career, or MAGIC event at Pima Community College West Campus Feb. 11-12. The MAGIC event is an opportunity for new enlistees and re-enlistees within the 162nd Wing to obtain

  • Open house brings joy to military famllies

    Imagine a buffet with an endless supply of your favorite foods for free, now revert to your childhood, exchange food for toys and you might grasp the sheer joy and excitement the ninth annual Holiday Open House delivered to Arizona military families at the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing,

  • First commander’s final celebration

    Members of the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing family gathered to celebrate the life and memory of retired Maj. Gen. Donald E. Morris during a ceremony here October 14.Morris, the wing's first and longest serving commander died June 7, 2016, leaving behind his wife Cherie, two children, two

  • 9/11 strengthened resolve of 162nd Wing

    The tragic events of 9/11 shook the foundation of peace and security for the United States. No longer could its citizens take for granted the relative tranquility of their homeland. In the aftermath of what happened in New York City, the Pentagon and in the rolling hills of southwestern

  • Taking care of people earns the spotlight

    It is common to see a first sergeant spotlight the accomplishments of outstanding Airmen while remaining in the shadows, but this time the spotlight is on the Arizona National Guard's Senior Master Sgt. Jack Minaya as the Air National Guard's Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year.Minaya was

  • Recycled oil shifts gears

    Your car could be running on recycled F-16 oil.At the 162nd Wing, all of the used oil from aircraft maintenance operations is collected and recycled. Yes, recycled.Just like in your car, aircraft need oil. It helps lubricate, cool, clean, seal and generally protect the parts and engine from

  • 162nd Dining Facilty Goes for Green

    The 162nd Services Flight at the wing's dining facility here rolled out a new initiative known as the "Go for Green" program over the Unit Training Assembly weekend. The purpose of the program is to help Airmen distinguish healthy food choices from less healthy choices.Also known as the "G4G," the