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  • Wing opens new, larger fitness center on base

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing commemorated the official opening of the base's new stand-alone fitness center with a ribbon cutting ceremony here May 2.This is the first ever stand-alone fitness center built on an Air National Guard base after the base's original construction. Less than six months

  • Defenders return from deployment grateful for the experience

    Airmen of the 161st Air Refueling Wing's security forces squadron returned this weekend from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel - the follow on mission to Enduring Freedom.The 17-person team provided security for U.S. and coalition forces, as well as

  • Airmen learn sexual assault prevention, intervention tactics

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing conducted annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training Sunday, April. 12.SAPR training is designed to raise Airmen's awareness of sexual assault and motivate them to intervene when they believe a peer is at risk or has suffered an assault. Air National Guard

  • Arizona security forces team named 'best in ANG'

    Senior defense officials announced recently, the 161st Air Refueling Wing's security forces squadron is the best Air Guard security team in the nation.The squadron based at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport here earned the 2014 Air National Guard Security Forces Squadron of the Year award.

  • New psychological health director eager to help Airmen, families

    Arizona Air National Guard members deploying to Southwest Asia, flying KC-135 Stratotanker missions around the world, and defending the homeland through various missions now have access to full-time mental health services should they need them.In March, Mr. James Eddie Sr., a 15-year licensed

  • CSAF visits Arizona’s tanker wing, thanks Guard members

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife Betty visited the Arizona Air National Guard's 161st Air Refueling Wing here March 22 to discuss the future of the Air Force, meet Airmen and their families, and thank them for their service.During the visit, Welsh interacted with Airmen

  • Arizona National Guard recognizes outstanding Soldiers and Airmen

    The Arizona National Guard recognized its top service members at the state's annual Outstanding Soldiers and Airmen of the Year Banquet here March 21.More than 700 Guard members from the Arizona Army and Air National Guard attended. The award ceremony allowed leadership to recognize outstanding

  • Awards ceremony honors Arizona Guard members

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing held its annual awards ceremony here Sunday, March 8.The ceremony recognized the contributions of Arizona Air National Guard members to the state and nation. Brig. Gen. Edward Maxwell, commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, presided over the ceremony.Distinguished

  • 16th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

    Congratulations to Campo Verde High School for winning the first place overall championship title during the 16th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet hosted by the 161st Air Refueling Wing Saturday, February 21.The annual competition included more than 400 Junior Reserve Officers' Training

  • 161 ARW saves 901,435 kwh - receives rebate check

    Arizona Public Service presented a $93,994.14 rebate incentive check to the 161st Air Refueling Wing, thanks to three energy savings initiatives that were funded by the Air National Guard Bureau, Feb. 5.All projects were bid by the 161st Mission Support Group contracting office and completed by HK