TSgt Brandon Godfrey is yet another shining example of our Copperhead's commitment to exellence! Godfrey's hard work and dedication earned him the distinguished graduate award upon his completion of technical training at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Be sure to congratulate TSgt Godfrey next time you see him and keep up the great work Copperheads!

Congratulations Senior Airman Serventi! Thank you for representing the Air National Guard so well!

The Chaplains will be hosting 2 Strong Bonds events: July 27-29, 2018 for Married couples the free event will be held in Sedona, Arizona. September 21-23, 2018 for Non-Married Individuals the free event will be held in Flagstaff, Arizona. Contact Chaplain Ozzello to RSVP lauralee.ozzello.mil@mail.mil

SOUND ON! Celebrate freedom with the sound of freedom! Happy Independence Day!

"Training like this makes me confident that our team is ready should we be called upon to perform this task." - Master Sgt. Stephen Mason, the 161st ARW Public Health NCOIC and team leader for the In-Place Patient Decontamination team.

66 Copperheads travel to England for Annual Training, sharpening their skills with their Active Duty counterparts.

In case you missed it, check out the great support to the family of one of our own as they continue to overcome the challenges of such a life changing event.

“The integration enhanced the readiness of our Airmen and sharpens their skills so that they perform their jobs at optimum levels for home station and the United States Air Force overall” - Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Holt, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron Superintendent

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. This year it is celebrated on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, it’s a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. President Truman led the effort to establish a holiday in order for citizens to unite and to honor our military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America. Although, originally, there were single day celebrations for each branch of the military, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force; this format changed on August 21, 1949, when Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. Stemming from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, the annual celebration now commemorates all branches of the military during one solitary day.

Airmen, get ready the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP uniform is on its way. The uniform provides better fit and functionality while recognizing our warfighting excellence and historic ties with the Army. See story for more: http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1520066/air-force-transitions-to-a-single-combat-uniform/

Congratulations to MSgt Dan Martin on his impressive finishing time (3:25:22) in the 2018 #BostonMarathon! After years of hard work and dedication to training, he was able to qualify and compete in the prestigous event. Don't forget to check out his feature story below. #161ARW #AZANG #Airman #AirForce #Motivation http://www.161arw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1516152/airmans-drive-leads-to-running-boston-marathon/

1st Lt. Tinashe Machona, a public affairs officer with the 161st Air Refueling Wing, receives the Airman to Airman Coin from 1st. Sgt. Rachel Landegent, operations first sergeant for the 161st Air Refueling Wing, during a ceremony at the Goldwater Air National Guard Base, May 5. Landegent explained that Machona’s story of perseverance, dedication, and selfless service inspires her, and she wanted to present the coin to him as a way of showing her respect and admiration of his journey and willingness to be a part of the Arizona Air National Guard. The Airman to Airman coin is presented to an Airman to acknowledge their contributions or helping lead and inspire others. In turn, the recipient is charged with passing along the coin to someone who inspires them during their career. Each coin is individually numbered and can be traced back to others who have possessed it. Currently there are only 100 coins in circulation throughout the Air Force. #AirmanToAirmanCoin

Welcome home Copperheads! Approximately 40 Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing returned home today, May 6, to the Goldwater Air National Guard Base after being deployed overseas. #WelcomeHome #Copperheads #Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Stacy Cavalerro from the The 161st Air Refueling Wing Chiefs’ Group presents a $500 scholarship to Master Sgt. Monica Martinez, 161st Operations Group. Martinez is currently working towards her bachelors degree in homeland security and emergency management at Ashford University. The next scholarship window is August/September 2018 with the winner being announced October UTA. Information on how to apply for the Chiefs scholarship can be found here: http://www.161arw.ang.af.mil/Units/Chiefs-Council/

Congratulations to all of our winners of the Casy Gala! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! #nowmorethanever #demacasy18

Congratulations to our newest Airman Leadership School graduates, SrA Garcia, SrA Reynolds and SrA Barnabas. Special congratulations to SRA Barnabas who earned Distinguished Graduate!

#161ARW and #162W showcase #AZ Air Power at Luke AFB air show. Thousands gathered to see the dynamic capabilities of the Stratotanker and Fighting Falcon, in its overall mission for the #USAF. #GoGuard #CitizenAirman #Copperhead #OneTeamOneFight #LukeDays2018 http://www.161arw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1470226/az-air-guard-displays-air-power-at-luke-days-air-show-2018/

Copper 5 aircrew will never be forgotten! Their legacy of valor lives on today and many years to come. Our #Copperhead brothers made the ultimate sacrifice exemplifying dedication to our state and nation. Their #ServiceBeforeSelf will always inspire our traditions of honor!