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  • Chaplain's assistant combines love of music with helping others

    A chaplain's assistant with the 161st Air Refueling Wing, connects with others through singing and encouraging words.In her civilian life, Staff Sgt. Lisa Cimino is a professional vocalist, a renowned speaker, and a chaplain for Banner Behavioral Health. She has positively impacted the wing by

  • Student flight experience ensures success at basic training

    An  Airman's memories of their first reporting statement or first time standing at attention are likely associated with memories of someone yelling at them.Most likely this occurred during the first few days of basic training, but what if recruits already knew facing movements, the Air Force core

  • Airman's competitive spirit motivates self, fellow basic trainees

    An Airman assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing here who competed in the weightlifting Olympic trials, recently returned from Air Force basic training.Airman 1st Class Danielle Kerrigan, 161st Operations Group aviation resource management apprentice, said her background in competitive sports

  • Security Forces Commander returns, Squadron Leadership Improved

    The commander of the 161st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron recently attended security forces commander training at Camp Bullis, San Antonio.The four-month training consisted of early morning guard mount, military law, subject apprehension and restraint techniques, crisis intervention,

  • Off the battlefield - an act of true heroism

    An Arizona Air National Guard paralegal put Air Force values into action saving the life of a civilian coworker's spouse through organ donation.As the law office superintendent for the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Master Sgt. Lori Jung may not be a likely hero in the midst of a warzone, but

  • Marriage Retreat Strengthens Relationships

    Strong Bonds addresses the unique needs of National Guard service members and spouses by providing a relaxing and fun weekend retreat that includes training and activities to strengthen relationships. Participants learn communication skills that help promote marital confidence and satisfaction, as

  • Chaplain's Assistant "Suits Up" to Serve Others

    Air National Guard members are often given the opportunity to serve others. This is especially true for Chaplains and their assistants, whose main job is serving others. For a deployed chaplain's assistant from the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, serving others is both a blessing and source of

  • Airmen Team Up For Active Shooter Exercise

    Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing teamed up with the Phoenix Police Department to conduct an active shooter exercise here, May 2, 2013 in order to practice readiness and response procedures.Agencies including Security Forces, Safety, Exercise Evaluation Team, Antiterrorism Office, and Command

  • Female Servicemember Adds to Wing's Legacy

    Legacies are created by people doing great things, breaking down barriers and overcoming challenges. In the Air National Guard there are a lot of examples of these kinds of legacies - whether we add or detract from them is up to the individual servicemember. The 161st Air Refueling Wing has many of

  • Arizona Guardsman Supports Operation Deep Freeze

    Most people have a list of goals or things they would like to do before they die, which is commonly referred to as a bucket list. A frequent item on a bucket list is the goal of visiting all seven continents. For one Arizona Air National Guardsman, one of these continents can be crossed off his