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  • Airmen, local utility companies support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

    The 161st Air Refueling Wing, along with the support of the 621st Contingency Response Wing Travis Air Force Base, Calif., have helped launch 16 aircraft in support of the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.The aircraft, both C-5s and C-17s, contained utility vehicles, equipment and personnel from

  • New commander takes reigns of 161st MXG

    The 161st Maintenance Group welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony here Sept. 8, 2012. In a ceremony presided over by Col. Gary Brewer, 161st Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Joseph Wilson assumed command of the 161st Maintenance Group.Colonel Wilson previously served as

  • 161st ARW Airman takes part in "Day in the Life of a Command Chief"

    Editor's note: The following is from a 161st Air Refueling Wing Airman who shadowed the Command Chief for the day. The goal of this program is to show first-term Airmen around the wing, how the unit operates and to provide insight into the "Day in the Life of a Command Chief." Name: Senior Airman

  • 161st ARW introduces "Day in the Life of a Command Chief"

    First-term Airmen assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing have a unique opportunity to experience a "Day in the Life" of the wing's command chief.Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Smith, 161st ARW command chief, kicked off this new program Sept. 9, 2012, by allowing an Airman to shadow him for the day."I

  • Arizona Guard members cycle with Tour of Duty riders

    Members of the Arizona National Guard Athletic Club joined 24 cyclists in stage four of the Tour of Duty Ride Aug. 16, 2012. Twenty members of the Arizona National Guard joined 24 military members, firefighters and police officers from the United States and Australia who were on their way to

  • New commander takes reigns of 161st ARW

    The hangar was full of distinguished guests, friends and family members in attendance for the 161st Air Refueling Wing Change of Command ceremony here Aug. 4, 2012. Brig. Gen. Michael G. Colangelo, Commander, Arizona Air National Guard, served as the presiding officer during the ceremony where Col.

  • 161st Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 161st Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander during an Assumption of Command ceremony here Aug. 4, 2012. 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

  • JROTC cadets learn leadership, teamwork during camp

    More than 200 cadets, representing 11 high schools throughout Arizona, gathered May 26 to June 1 at Camp Navajo, Flagstaff, Ariz., for a week-long Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Leadership Challenge. The Senior Leadership School is an annual summer camp that provides an opportunity for

  • 161st LRS leaves "Roadeo" as champions

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted the second annual Southwest Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants "Roadeo" April 28, 2012, at the Luke Air Force Base 56th LRS POL compound.According to Tech. Sgt. Abel Telles, 56th LRS fuels supervisor, the goal of this event was to get back to the basics of

  • 161st first sergeant named top in National Guard

    Master Sgt. Fred "Wes" Hudgins, former First Sergeant for the 161st Maintenance Squadron and currently assigned to Joint Force Headquarters Air Staff, has been named as the National Guard's First Sergeant of the Year for 2012.A traditional Guardsman, Sergeant Hudgins volunteered for a deployment to