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  • Arizona Air National Guard Leaders Promote Social Media Safety

    Social media is a staple in the diet of generational airmen and sometimes, like any diet, without proper care and exercise it can be dangerous. With the exponential growth and ease of information access, Air National Guard leaders from Phoenix are encouraging their troops to practice social media

  • Active Shooter Exercise Improves Interagency Teamwork

    "Exercise, exercise, exercise. "Bang! Bang!"Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown."Simulated shots rang out at the vehicle maintenance building as part of an active shooter exercise here at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix during the June Unit Training Assembly.The active shooter exercise involved local

  • Culture of Safety Key to a Safe 101 Critical Days of Summer

    Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. This is historically the period in which the Air Force experiences the highest number of safety mishaps, particularly during off-duty activities. Increased daylight hours and better weather provide more opportunities for

  • Arizona Airmen Recognized Nationally

    Two Arizona Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing were recently recognized nationally and locally for their excellence.Lt. Col. Allen Kirksey, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, was awarded the individual National Guard Bureau 2011 Excellence in Diversity Award and Capt. Neal Rodak,

  • 2011 AOY Banquet

    The Arizona Air National Guard recognized its top three members at the state's Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet.The Arizona Air nation Guard is comprised of the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, 214th Reconnaissance Group, Tucson, 107th Air Control Squadron, Phoenix and the 162 Fighter Wing,

  • Arizona ANG Deploys to Guam

    Early in aviation history many people tried and failed at flying across the Pacific Ocean, even today it remains a daunting task; however, with the support of aerial refueling this task is accomplished both safely and quickly.To help ensure safe and timely missions over the Pacific Air Forces area

  • ANG Hosts 2011 West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

    Come rain, wind or shine the show must go on - at least for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets competing in the 11th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet.Braving strong winds and intermittent showers, JROTC cadets from around Arizona, Nevada and Texas competed in multiple

  • Arizona veterans honor state ESGR chairman

    The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society bestowed its most prestigious civilian volunteer award on the state's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve chairman Feb. 11.Mr. Scott Essex, in his 18th year as a member of Arizona's ESGR and fifth year as its chairman, accepted the Copper Sword Award

  • Change of Authority

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing welcomed a new Commander Chief during a change of authority ceremony here Feb. 06.Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Smith accepted authority from Chief Master Sgt. James Nedved in front of an audience of family, community members and 161 ARW personnel. Chief Smith assumed

  • Airmen Visit Local Brazilian School

    U.S. Airmen participating in the Brazilian lead multi-national exercise CRUZEX V spent time yesterday with students at a local school here.A group of more than 15 airmen visited Eliah Maia do Rego Elementary School. During the visit, the airmen interacted with the students on an informal basis