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El Tigre and Chief Clark

The tiger, or El Tigre, has served as an enduring mascot for the 162nd Wing for decades, much in the same way Chief Master Sgt Shane Clark has served as an enduring figure to the Citizen-Airmen of southern Arizona. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Erich B. Smith/Released)
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El Tigre

“El Tigre” continues to serve as the 162nd Wing’s mascot, just as it did in May of 1956 when an inceptor squadron in Southern Arizona would become the latest Air Force component. Sixty years later, with multiple-mission capabilities, the 162nd Wing’s contribution to homeland security, coalition-partner building and national defense cannot be overstated. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Erich B. Smith)
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The 162nd Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team.

The 162nd Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team dressed in jeans and teal shirts for Denim Day 2014, being honored April 18 here at the wing. The team members are, from left to right: Maj. Stephen Moorhead, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Master Sgt. Brent Thompson, victim advocate, Master Sgt. Marnie Jewell-Johnson, victim advocate, Tech. Sgt. Mitzi Eggers, victim advocate, 1st Lt. Melissa Gonzalez, SARC, Master Sgt. Gary Jack, victim advocate. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)
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Col. thanks Army Sgt. Maj.

Offering thanks for his tutelage, 162nd Wing Vice Commander Lt. Col. Kenneth Rosson shakes the hand of Army National Guard instructor Sgt. Major Mark Ruffe at the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site gym in Marana, Ariz., March 21. "We want the Security Forces to continue the training opportunities like this with the Army,” said Rosson. “I think they might have even had a bit of fun, but this fantastic training with the Army amplified the fighting Airman spirit needed for operations down-range and here in the homeland."
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Fighting SF Airman

There will be blood. Airman Joshua Camacho takes down an opponent – and gets a little messy in the process – during the Basic Combative Course training at the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site gym in Marana, Ariz., March 21. The security forces specialist was a part of an intense 5-day, Army National Guard-instructed event involving unarmed, combative training.
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Army Instructs SF Personnel

Army instructor Sgt. Major Mark Ruffe observes Airman 1st Class Stephen Anderson (bottom) forcing Airman 1st Class Jordan Apalategui (top) into a “guard position,” thereby giving Anderson dominancy in the fight. The two security forces specialists were part of an intense 5-day, Army National Guard-instructed training event titled Basic Combative Course at the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site gym in Marana, Ariz., March 17-21.
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Female SF Personnel

It’s just business….nothing personal. Airman 1st Class Anna Solis applies a free-style stranglehold on Senior Airman Jessica Switzer on March 21 at the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site gym in Marana, Ariz. The two security forces specialists were part of an intense 5-day, Army National Guard-instructed training event titled Basic Combative Course. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski/Released)
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162nd Wing Flag Unfurling

Out with the old, in with the new…a new wing name that is. The 162nd Fighter Wing is now the 162nd Wing, marking the official inclusion of the 214th Reconnaissance Group. Brig. Gen. Edward Maxwell, Commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, Col. Phil Purcell, the 162nd Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Shane G. Clark, Chief Enlisted Advisor, witness the unfurling of the new 162nd Wing flag by Air National Guard Honor Guardsmen April 5 here at the Tucson International Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)
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162nd Wing Flag Unfurling

Out with old, in with the new…a new wing name that is. The 162nd Fighter Wing is now the 162nd Wing, marking the official inclusion of the 214th Reconnaissance Group. Brig. Gen. Edward Maxwell, Commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, Col. Phil Purcell, the 162nd Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Shane G. Clark, Chief Enlisted Advisor, witness the unfurling of the new 162nd Wing flag by Air National Guard Honor Guardsmen April 5 here at the Tucson International Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)
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U.S. Air Force Photo for CMSgt Hotaling's Story

Resilience gives Airmen the capacity to “bounce back” from a difficult experience. It enables us to keep going when the going gets tough. Therefore, it is important for us to build resilience into our lives. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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Exercise highlights Arizona’s Emergency Management capabilities

Federal, state and county officials manage simulated response efforts from Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center in Phoenix during an annual Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station emergency exercise Feb. 5. (U.S. National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Lauren Twigg)
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Retirees Flightline photo late 1960's

Retirees Flightline photo late 1960's
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Mayor of Tucson visits the 162nd Fighter Wing

Col. Phil Purcell, Commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild take a closer look at wing infrastructure during a mission brief at the 162nd Fighter Wing Feb. 7. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Neve/Released)
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Mayor of Tucson visits the 162nd Fighter Wing

Col. Phil Purcell, Commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild discuss the wing missions during a mission brief at the 162nd Fighter Wing Feb. 7. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Neve/Released)
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A new sheriff in town

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Karas congratulates Master Sgt. Wendell Jones for graduating from the Sheriff’s Department Academy Jan. 24. Jones has dedicated himself to serve the Tucson community as both a sheriff and Air Guardsman. (Courtesy Photo)
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Col. Phil Purcell

Col. Phil Purcell
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Family Readiness Office receives $1,000 donation

David Ray, left, Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association charitable research committee chairman, Tom Contreras, Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association president, present Col. Phil Purcell, Commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing with $1,000 check for Family Readiness Office.
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Warm meals, warm hearts. Wing members deliver meals to homebound community members.

Airmen in the community, 162nd Fighter Wing members deliver meals to homebound individuals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)
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Lt. Col. Rosson, the 162nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, explains the unit missions to members of the Air Guardians during a base tour Jan. 11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)

Lt. Col. Rosson, the 162nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, explains the unit missions to members of the Air Guardians during a base tour Jan. 11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)
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Brian Andrews, President of the Air Guardians, listens to a briefing given by Lt. Col. Rosson discussing the 162nd mission during a base tour for the Air Guardians Jan. 11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)

Brian Andrews, President of the Air Guardians, listens to a briefing given by Lt. Col. Rosson discussing the 162nd mission during a base tour for the Air Guardians Jan. 11. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen/Released)
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