161st ARW welcomes new commander

Col. Gary D. Brewer Jr. accepts command of the 161st Air Refueling Wing from Brig. Gen. Michael G. Colangelo, Commander, Arizona Air National Guard, Aug. 4, 2012. Colonel Brewer's previous assignment was as the Commander of the 161st Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

MXS Assumption of Command

In a ceremony presided over by Col. Gary Brewer Jr., 161st Maintenance Group commander, Lt. Col. Aimee Storm assumed command of the 161st Maintenance Squadron. Colonel Storm recently concluded an active duty tour in Germany where she served as an Operational Decision Support officer at United States European Command and the Force Support Squadron commander at the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. After enlisting in June 1990 into a consolidated air maintenance squadron in the Ohio Air National Guard as a munitions systems specialist, she transferred to the Colorado Air National Guard and became additionally qualified in munitions operations. In 1993, she transferred to the Arizona Air National Guard and commissioned as a personnel officer at the 161st Air Refueling Wing in 1995. Colonel Storm’s officer assignments also include services flight commander, homeland security coordinator, and military personnel management officer. “For many years I have wanted to get back into maintenance.” Colonel Storm said. “To me, this assignment is like coming home.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Susan Gladstein/Released)

Operational Readiness Inspection

Members of the 161st Air Refueling Wing work together to build a temporary structure during an Operational Readiness Inspection at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, June 25, 2012. A temporary structure, called a Shelter in Place, offers short term protection against hazardous elements present in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

Operational Readiness Inspection

Members of the 161st Security Forces Squadron respond to a simulated alert during an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, June 25, 2012. An ORI is held to ensure the unit’s readiness to deploy. Security Forces provides protection for the flightline and monitors access of individuals at entry control points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

“Joint Forces Petroleum Unload”

Soldiers from the 369th Transportation Company, Wichita KS, off load six trucks of JP-8 jet fuel at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, June 20, 2012. The Army reservists transported 41,370 gallons of jet fuel from KS to Ariz., as part of the units’ annual training in order to gain experience with equipment and to prepare for real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

JROTC summer camp 2012

Members of the 161st Air Refueling Wing challenge the female JROTC cadets to a push up competition during a week-long Senior Leadership School May 26 to June 1 at Camp Navajo, Flagstaff, Ariz. SLS is an annual summer camp that provides an opportunity for cadets from different schools to come together and practice their leadership and teamwork skills. (Courtesy photo/released)