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A Royal Netherland’s Air Force F-16 assigned to the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport lands here Friday, Dec. 10, using a drag chute. Chutes are typically employed by Dutch fighters as a safety feature for short field landings and adverse weather conditions. They can reduce the needed runway length by nearly 50 percent. U.S.-owned F-16s at the airport don’t use drag chutes, making this type of landing unique to the Dutch pilot training program here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Gabe Johnson)


Drag chutes a new sight at the 162nd

A Royal Netherland’s Air Force F-16 assigned to the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport lands here Friday, Dec. 10, using a drag chute. Chutes are typically employed by Dutch fighters as a safety feature for short field landings and adverse weather conditions. They can reduce the needed runway length by nearly 50 percent. U.S.-owned F-16s at the airport don’t use drag chutes, making this type of landing unique to the Dutch pilot training program here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Gabe Johnson)

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Nothing escapes a pilot’s eye. In preparation for a training sortie, Norwegian pilot Maj. Erik Brettingen conducts a pre-flight check of his Fighting Falcon at the 162nd Wing at the Tucson International Airport. In addition to being an exchange officer here at the wing, Brettingen is also the commander for the Norwegian attachment. Beginning this year, student-pilots from the Scandinavian country will receive additional instruction in critical areas, such as Night Vision Goggles (NVG) training – representing a milestone in their now 18 year association with the 162nd Wing’s F-16 Schoolhouse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Erich B. Smith)
Maj. Erik Brettingen makes his rounds inspecting his Fighting Falcon before conducting a training sortie at the 162nd Wing at the Tucson International Airport. In addition to being an exchange officer here at the wing, Brettingen is also the commander for the Norwegian attachment. Beginning this year, student-pilots from the Scandinavian country will receive additional instruction in critical areas, such as Night Vision Goggles (NVG) training, representing a milestone in their now 18 year association with the 162nd Wing’s F-16 Schoolhouse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Erich B. Smith)
Pilots don’t choose the time of day they are put in harm’s way. Thus, Maj. Erik Brettingen, a Norwegian exchange officer at the 162nd Wing, familiarizes himself with Night Vision Goggles (NVG). Brettingen, who also serves as a flight commander for Norwegian student-pilots at the F-16 Schoolhouse, said that although NVGs do “not turn night into day,” the pilot is able to detect threats and targets and stay in formation in an operational environment during the night. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Lacey Roberts)
U.S. Air Force training instructors lower the American flag during a retreat ceremony for the Officer Training School's 50th Anniversary weekend celebration at Welch parade field on Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., Feb 5, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/Released)
A simulated explosive is tactically placed on a chair to be identified by an explosive ordinance disposal team (EOD) in the 162nd Wing auditorium. EOD skills were also put to the test during the active shooter exercise on Nov. 17.
Tucson firefighters rescue simulated victims from a 162nd Wing building during an active shooter exercise Nov. 17. Firefighters coordinated with security forces and other agencies during an exercise to respond to an active shooter.
An Airman assigned to the 162nd Wing Security Forces squadron takes cover behind a cactus in the wing’s courtyard Nov. 17. Security forces alongside other agencies participated in the exercise to prepare and measure their capabilities in the event of an active shooter.
Airmen assigned to the 162nd Wing Security Forces squadron clear the perimeter of the wing’s post office Nov. 17. Security forces, alongside other agencies, participated in the exercise to prepare and measure their capabilities in the event of an active shooter.
Diane Schiff, 162nd Wing Director of Psychological Health (DPH), states “there is no magic and mystery to what I do. It’s just one person helping out another.” Bringing 30 years of experience in social work to the Air Guard, Schiff wants all Airmen to know that mental health assistance is available. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Ferreira/Released)