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Sept. 10, 2023
New leader takes helm at Morris Air National Guard Base as former retires

Members and guests of the Morris Air National Guard base bid farewell to one leader to welcome another during a dual change of command retirement ceremony here Sept. 10.
May 7, 2023
162nd Maintenance Group named top 2022 AETC maintenance unit

The 162nd Maintenance Group was recognized as an Air National Guard top maintenance unit, winning the 2022 Maintenance Effectiveness Award.After earning the top spot in the medium aircraft maintenance unit category for Air Education and Training Command, the unit has advanced to compete at the Air
March 20, 2023
Women’s History Month Highlight: NCO of the Year

March is Women’s History Month and this month we’re highlighting Tech. Sgt. Kristie Cox, who is the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Wing Intelligence at Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Arizona.
March 6, 2023
Month of the military child: A 162nd Wing family legacy

Today, Airman 1st Class Anali Romo serves as an admin on the command support staff at the 162nd Wing. As a child of a military member, her father served as her inspiration to join the Arizona Air National Guard.
Feb. 27, 2023
Recruiting Spotlight: Technical Sgt. Matt Bahosh

Recruiters are expected to be the embodiment of their organization's values to prospective recruits. Technical Sgt. Matt Bahosh, an Air National Guard recruiter for the 162nd Wing in Tucson, Arizona, does just that, but with particular focus on one of the Air Force's Core Values – "Service Before
Feb. 9, 2023
Tucson Guard gears up for Super Bowl Sunday with media day, flight

The 162nd Wing welcomed national-level media and Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) representatives this week for a media day and flight to highlight air defense security efforts that will be in place over State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during Super Bowl LVII on Feb.
Jan. 27, 2023
Tucson Police Department Chief of Police takes flight at Morris Air National Guard Base

Chad Kasmar, Tucson Police Department (TPD) Chief of Police since late 2021 visited the Morris Air National Guard Base this week to learn more about the Arizona Air National Guard mission and to get a bird’s eye view of the city in which his officers patrol from the back of an F-16.
Jan. 17, 2023
Recruiting Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Judith Lopez

Recruiters are invaluable to the United States Air Force. They provide materials and information concerning service, basic training, technical schooling and career opportunities to people who are interested in becoming a member. For Staff Sgt. Judith Lopez, a 162nd Wing production recruiter, her
Jan. 3, 2023
Multi-party land deal nearly doubles footprint of Morris Air National Guard Base

Military leaders from the Morris Air National Guard (ANG) Base in Tucson, Ariz., finalized a long-awaited deal with Pima County this month that will allow the base to nearly double in acreage, expanding its footprint from 94 to almost 179 acres.
Dec. 12, 2022
Son takes flight, continues family legacy

Some sons walk in their father’s footsteps, while others fly. That sentiment was especially true for father-son F-16 pilot duo, Lt. Col. Joseph Thomas and 1st Lt. Nathan Thomas, here at the Morris Air National Guard Base this year.

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