News Search

  • New state command chief emphasizes Air Force, Guard standards

    The Arizona Air National Guard's new command chief master sergeant assumed duties as the state's top enlisted Airman during a formal ceremony here Jan. 11 at Papago Military Reservation. As Arizona's senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Dan Gutierrez will advise commanders and staff on the

  • AZ Air Guard officer awarded lifetime achievement for volunteerism

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing chief of staff will be awarded the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award Friday, during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Awards Breakfast  here.The City of Phoenix Human Relations Commission and Equal Opportunity Department is recognizing Lt.

  • Salute the Fallen Memorial Dedication

    The Arizona World War II memorial, "Salute the Fallen", was dedicated during a ceremony Dec. 7, 2013 at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park here.The memorial is a tribute to the fallen service members of World War II, which presents historic gun barrels from the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri, representing

  • 161st SFS trains, prepares for upcoming deployment

    In preparation for an upcoming deployment, Airmen with the 161st Security Forces Squadron traveled to Prescott Valley, Ariz., Aug. 3 and 4 to complete weapons firing, building entry and self aid buddy care training.The Arizona Army National Guard provided transportation from Phoenix to Prescott

  • "Spirit of Arizona" Dedication Ceremony

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing dedicated the "Spirit of Arizona" June 14 after weeks of painting the Arizona flag on the vertical tail section of the KC-135R Stratotanker 62-3516."From nose to tail, the pride of our home state and the appreciation of our unit members is symbolized on our aircraft,"

  • SAPR Sends out "Sex Signals"

    The 161st Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, Phoenix sponsored a visit from an improvisational comedy group here June 1.Catharsis Productions, an interactive improvisational comedy show, presented "Sex Signals", giving Airmen the opportunity to better understand the importance the Air

  • WWII Museum in Belgium Welcomes the 1000th ANG Visitor

    Servicemembers from the 161st Maintenance Group, Phoenix, had the opportunity to visit the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Belgium and the Memorial Remember Museum '39-'45, located near the cemetery, during a recent deployment to Geilenkirchen, Germany March 20.The Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

  • 161st ARW welcomes new recruiter

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing recently welcomed a new production recruiter.Tech. Sgt. Jamie Snider first joined the Air Force in May 1995 as an Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator. She spent four years at the 729th Air Control Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah as a surveillance

  • Community honors two Guardsmen

    The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee recognized two 161st Air Refueling Wing members during a ceremony here March 21, 2013.Staff Sgt. Brandie Forcum, 161 ARW command post, was named as the Tech. Sgt. Donald Plough award recipient and Lt. Col. John Conley, 161 ARW judge advocate