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  • Exercise highlights Arizona's Emergency Management capabilities

    "In case of emergency, pull handle," seems like an easy task - all one has to do is pull the lever and first responders come to the rescue.   If only all emergencies were that simple. In the event of a major disaster, the response is complex and requires coordination with dozens of agencies.

  • Cadets compete in the 15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

    Precision, decisiveness and confidence circulated through the air - at least for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets competing in the 15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet.   High school JROTC teams from all over Arizona journeyed to the 161st Air Refueling Wing

  • 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