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MAGIC 2016

Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing listen to one of the speaker’s at the 6th annual My Air Guard Incentive Career, or MAGIC event at Pima Community College West Campus Jan. 9-10. The two-day event included presentations on career development, continuing education, mentorship, resiliency, physical and mental health, life insurance and financial guidance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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MAGIC 2016

Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing listen to one of the speaker’s at the 6th annual My Air Guard Incentive Career, or MAGIC event at Pima Community College West Campus Jan. 9-10. The two-day event included presentations on career development, continuing education, mentorship, resiliency, physical and mental health, life insurance and financial guidance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Joint fire training

The three man fire team comprised of 162nd Wing and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base personnel lit a total of five fires during a joint live fire training with firefighters from DM and the Tucson International Airport on Dec. 8 at D-M AFB. Successful completion of this exercise is an annual requirement for the wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Joint fire training

Firefighters with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing located at Tucson International Airport participated in a joint live fire training with firefighters from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Tucson International Airport on Dec. 8 at D-M AFB. Firefighter Keith Donnelly hit the lights and cranked the siren on the fire truck for the final burn of the day and the final of his over 25 year career. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Joint fire training

Firefighter Timothy Burris with Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing gears up to set fire to a mock aircraft during a joint live fire training with firefighters from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Tucson International Airport on Dec. 8 at D-M AFB. The fire team lit a total of five fires to meet the group’s annual training requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Airman 1st Class Anjelika Booth a security forces specialist at the 162nd Wing takes aim at her target

Airman 1st Class Anjelika Booth a security forces specialist at the 162nd Wing takes aim at her target at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base shooting range. The 162nd Wing dispatched eight of its security forces personnel last month to replace their deployed, active-duty counterparts at D-M. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Erich B. Smith)

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Mission Spread Holiday Cheer

Airmen of the 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard’s Aerospace Ground Equipment shop delivered holiday cheer to a deserving family this year. Staff Sgt. Victor Hixson listens intently while the four children sing “God Bless the USA” to thank the Airmen for their service to the nation and their support this holiday season. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Mission Spread Holiday Cheer

Tech. Sgt. Louis Suarez a powered support equipment mechanic performs routine maintenance on a self-generating nitrogen cart. He other members of the 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard’s Aerospace Ground Equipment shop delivered a Thanksgiving meal and Christmas gifts to a deserving family this year. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)

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Staff Sgt. Michael Hussey with the 162nd Wing Fire Department responded to a mock aircraft emergency during a test performed Dec 5, 2015 at Tucson International Airport. The 162nd Wing performs certification exercises annually to ensure the equipment and

Staff Sgt. Michael Hussey with the 162nd Wing Fire Department responded to a mock aircraft emergency during a test performed Dec 5, 2015 at Tucson International Airport. The 162nd Wing performs certification exercises annually to ensure the equipment and personnel are ready to prevent a crash and save lives. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Ferreira/ Released)

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An Arizona Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon catches the barrier cable during a test performed Dec 5, 2015 at the Tucson International Airport. The 162nd Wing performs certification exercises annually to ensure the equipment is ready to prevent a cr

An Arizona Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon catches the barrier cable during a test performed Dec 5, 2015 at the Tucson International Airport. The 162nd Wing performs certification exercises annually to ensure the equipment is ready to prevent a crash and save lives. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Ferreira/ Released)

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162nd Wing Commander promoted to brigadier general

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Edward P. Maxwell, left, symbolically recognizes the presence of a new general by passing the customary one-star brigadier general flag to newly-promoted Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell, 162nd Wing Commander. “No matter what my rank, being a part of your team is the job of a lifetime,” said Purcell. “I am extremely proud to be your commander and can’t thank you enough.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie A. Hansen /Released)

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162nd Wing Commander promoted to brigadier general

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Junior enlisted Airmen surround 162nd Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell after they pinned on his silver star at a promotional ceremony Nov. 7 at the 162nd Wing at the Tucson International Airport. “While we seem to be focused on my shoulders today, trust me, I know it’s your shoulders that carry our wing. You guarantee our wing’s priorities of success for mission and Airmen,” said Purcell, who is the 12th commander of the wing since its founding in 1956. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie A. Hansen /Released)

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162nd Wing Commander promoted to brigadier general

TUCSON, Ariz. – Airman 1st Class Ricardo Badilla, left, and Airman 1st Class Edwin Martinez, right, pin silver stars on newly-promoted Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell, 162nd Wing Commander, Nov. 7 at the 162 Wing at the Tucson International Airport. Breaking from tradition, Purcell chose the most junior enlisted Airmen from each group to perform the honor of pinning on the service dress jacket’s silver stars and placing new shoulder boards for his dress shirt – embodying a commitment to his own Air National Guard family. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie A. Hansen /Released)

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162nd Wing Commander promoted to brigadier general

TUCSON, Ariz. -- 162nd Wing honor guard members stand ready to proceed with their ceremonial duties before Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell’s promotion Nov. 7 at the Tucson International Airport. Brig. Gen. Edward P. Maxwell, commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, far left, stands next to Purcell before the start of the ceremony. Maxwell officiated the ceremony, and noted Purcell’s promotion was “well-deserved.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie A. Hansen /Released)

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162nd Wing Commander promoted to brigadier general

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Out with the old, in with the new. In a tradition for Air Force command pilots at the 162nd Wing, an old nameplate is removed from an F-16 Fighting Falcon, revealing a new plate with a new rank for newly-promoted Brig. Gen. Howard P. Purcell, 162nd Wing Commander. More than 1,000 Airmen and distinguished guests converged Nov. 7 at the 162nd Wing to witness the promotion ceremony, held at the Tucson International Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jackson Hurd/Released)

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WEPTAC Generals

Lt. Gen. James Jackson, Commander of the Air Force Reserve and Lt. Gen. Stanley Clark III, the director of Air National Guard arrive at Tucson International Airport to participate in the 34th annual WEPTAC Council. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt Micah Hill/Released.

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An F-16 from the Aerospace Control Alert Detachment from the 162nd Wing sits at the ready in a hangar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2015. The detachment maintains the ability to quickly scramble in response to airborne threats in the Southwest United States, as well as proactively defend large gatherings and high profile events. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman David English)

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An F-16 from the Aerospace Control Alert Detachment from the 162nd Wing taxis down a runway at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2015. The detachment maintains the ability to quickly scramble in response to airborne threats in the Southwest United States, as well as proactively defend large gatherings and high profile events. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jackson Hurd)

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150912-Z-FY995-001

A crew chief ensures an F-16 pilot from the Aerospace Control Alert Detachment from the 162nd Wing is prepared for take-off Sept. 12, 2015, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. It is the responsibility of a crew chief from the Aerospace Control Alert Detachment to perform the final checks before a pilot takes flight. The detachment maintains the ability to quickly scramble in response to airborne threats in the Southwest United States, as well as proactively defend large gatherings and high profile events. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jackson Hurd)

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162nd Wing Maintenance Group

Senior Airman Solano Leon, 162nd Wing Maintenance Group, blends the leading edge flap panels for an F-16. This process ensures the surfaces are smooth to expand the life of the panels. (Air National Guard photo by Airman Mae Olson/Released)

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