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Brig.Gen. Muehlenbeck

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael McGuire, the Adjutant General of Arizona, presents Brig. Gen. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Arizona Army and Air Guard Joint Operations officer, a general’s flag during her promotion ceremony at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, June 7, 2014. Brig. Gen. Muehlenbeck is the first woman to serve as a general officer in the Arizona Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Brig.Gen. Muehlenbeck

U.S. Air Force Col. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Arizona Army and Air Guard Joint Operations officer, is promoted to brigadier general June 7, 2014 at the 161stAir Refueling Wing, Phoenix. Her parents, Bill and Nancy Muehlenbeck, and her sister, Kelly Adams, pin on her new rank during her promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Brig.Gen. Muehlenbeck

U.S. Air Force Col. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Arizona Army and Air Guard Joint Operations officer, is promoted to Brig. Gen., June 7, 2014 at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix. Brig. Gen. Muehlenbeck is the first woman to serve as a general officer in the Arizona Air National Guard. She said, “I am very thankful for this opportunity, because there are many people who have the talent and qualifications to be where I am.” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williiams/Released)

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Master Sgt. Matthew Haefemeyer

Master Sgt. Matthew Haefemeyer is serving with the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Haefemeyer is deployed from the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix.

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Commanders’ summit focuses on rejecting status quo

Army Spc. Ciara Laboy takes notes during a group discussion about empowering members of the Arizona National Guard to reach their full potential at a commanders’ summit in Phoenix, May 15. The Arizona Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire asked leaders to think creatively about inspiring members to seize opportunities and not settle for mediocrity. (National Guard photo by Air Force Maj. Gabe Johnson)

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USAF Rescue Mission

The 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Phoenix, launched a KC-135 Stratotanker on short notice, in support of a rescue mission of two critically injured sailors aboard a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean. Along with the 161 ARW, the 563rd Rescue Group deployed two Combat King II aircraft, three HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters and ten Guardian Angel Personnel, with 38 Airmen from the 48th, 79th and 55th Rescue Squadrons . The tanker from the 161 ARW enabled the Combat King II and Guardian Angel Teams to proceed directly to the vessel in order to provide lifesaving care. Aircrew from the 161 ARW included: (from left to right) Senior Airman Blake French, Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Madorski, Capt. Britton Bates, Maj. Erik Wichmann, 1st Lt. Julie Keeney and Master Sgt. Dennis Abraham. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Deitloff/Released)

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Congratulations, 161st!

Brigadier General Edward Maxwell, Assistant Adjutant General – Air, Arizona National Guard, congratulates Airmen during a wing awards ceremony at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, May 3, 2014. The ceremony recognized the 161 ARW’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Air National Guard Flight Crew Flight Equipment competition winner, recipients of the federal Meritorious Service Medal, Associate Degree recipients from the Community College of the Air Force and a recipient of the Air Medal. In addition, the Albert Leo Burns Trophy, the Hugh P. Kelly Memorial Award and the Copper 5 Award were awarded. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Enos/Released)

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Congratulations, 161st!

Airmen are recognized during a wing wide ceremony at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, May 3, 2014. The ceremony recognized the 161 ARW’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Air National Guard Flight Crew Flight Equipment competition winner, recipients of the federal Meritorious Service Medal, Associate Degree recipients from the Community College of the Air Force and a recipient of the Air Medal. In addition, the Albert Leo Burns Trophy, the Hugh P. Kelly Memorial Award and the Copper 5 Award were awarded. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Enos/Released)

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Congratulations, 161st!

Airmen who have graduated from the Community College of the Air Force are recognized during a wing wide ceremony at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, May 3, 2014. The ceremony recognized the 161 ARW’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Air National Guard Flight Crew Flight Equipment competition winner, recipients of the federal Meritorious Service Medal, Associate Degree recipients from the Community College of the Air Force and a recipient of the Air Medal. In addition, the Albert Leo Burns Trophy, the Hugh P. Kelly Memorial Award and the Copper 5 Award were awarded. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Enos/Released)

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Fast Response

Aircrew members of the 161st Operations Group race to a KC-135R Stratotanker to start engines during a generation exercise at Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, Phoenix, April 6, 2014. This mobility exercise involves “fast response” techniques in order to ensure the aircrew can react quickly and effectively when missions require a moment’s notice. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Enos/Released)

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Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year Banquet

The 2013 Outstanding Soldier and Airmen of the Year award recipients are, from left to right: Capt. Caleb Grandy, 98th ATC, Oscar F. Temple Officer of the Year, CW2 Samuel Bowman, 98th ATC, Carl G. Hoyer Warrant Officer of the Year, 1st Sgt. Justin Zulueta, 158 MEB, First Sergeant of the Year, Staff Sgt. David Sanders, WAATS, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Spc. Gino Zappia, 158th MEB, Soldier of the Year, Senior Airman Orlando Calzadillas, 161 ARW, Command Chief Master Sergeant Award recipient, Senior Master Sgt. Raul Ortega, 214th RG, First Sergeant of the Year, Master Sgt. Kristeen Jones, 162nd FW, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Technical Sgt. Christopher Davis, 214th RG, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Airman 1st Class Laura Carroll, 161st ARW, Airman of the Year and 1st Lt. Mark Gronau, 214th RG, Major General Donald L. Owens Junior Officer of the Year. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year Banquet

The 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award recipients are, from left to right: Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, the Adjutant General Arizona National Guard, Senior Airman Orlando Calzadillas, 161 ARW, Command Chief Master Sergeant Award recipient, Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Gutierrez, Arizona State Command Chief Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Raul Ortega, 214th RG, First Sergeant of the Year, Mr. Glenn Klassen, Phoenix Air National Guard Patriots, Master Sgt. Kristeen Jones, 162nd FW, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Command Sergeant Major Pamela Higgins, Command Sergeant Major of the Arizona Army National Guard, Technical Sgt. Christopher Davis, 214th RG, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Airman 1st Class Laura Carroll, 161st ARW, Airman of the Year, Master Sgt. Ben Acosta, President of EANGA, and 1st Lt. Mark Gronau, 214th RG, Major General Donald L. Owens Junior Officer of the Year. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year Banquet

The 2013 Outstanding Soldier of the Year award recipients are, from left to right: Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, the Adjutant General Arizona National Guard, Capt. Caleb Grandy, 98th ATC, Oscar F. Temple Officer of the Year, Command Sgt. Maj. Pamela Higgins, Command Sergeant Major of the Arizona Army National Guard, CW2 Samuel Bowman, 98th ATC, Carl G. Hoyer Warrant Officer of the Year, Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Gutierrez, Arizona State Command Chief Master Sergeant, 1st Sgt. Justin Zulueta, 158 MEB, First Sergeant of the Year, Master Sgt. Ben Acosta, President of EANGA, Staff Sgt. David Sanders, WAATS, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Spc. Gino Zappia, 158th MEB, Soldier of the Year. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Security Forces Commander returns, Squadron Leadership Improved

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Denise Sweeney, 161st Security Forces Squadron commander, recently returned from the Security Forces Specialist Technical Training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Colonel Sweeney learned and earned the right to command the Security Forces Squadron after completing the 65 day course. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles M. Wade/Released)

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15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

Cadet Jacob Johnson, commander of Armed Regulation team from Higley High School, marches confidently at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, Feb 15, 2014. (U. S, Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Garcia/Released)

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15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

The Honor Guard team from Trevor Browne High School, show cased their pride and bearing at the 15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet, here at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, Feb 15, 2014. (U. S, Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Garcia/Released)

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15th annual West-Mitchell Invitational Drill Meet

Cadet Eric Garza, company commanding officer with Thunderbird High School, stands with confidence as his school competes with over 23 other high schools around Arizona at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base, Feb 15, 2014. (U. S, Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Garcia/Released)

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Lifetime Achievement Award

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Allen Kirksey, 161st Air Refueling Wing chief of staff, mentors Airman Treva Begay, 161st Air Refueling Wing, knowledge operator, on the importance of being a leader and making the most of opportunities. Colonel Kirksey is the 2014 Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement award recipient for his exceptional commitment to the community. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams)

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WW II

The Arizona World War II memorial, ”Salute the Fallen”, was dedicated during a ceremony Dec. 7th 2013 at Wesley Bolin Park, Phoenix. The memorial is a tribute to the fallen service members of World War II, which presents historic barrels from the USS Arizona and USS Missouri as a tribute to all the United States service members who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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WW II

The Arizona World War II memorial, ”Salute the Fallen”, was dedicated during a ceremony Dec. 7th 2013 at Wesley Bolin Park, Phoenix. The memorial is a tribute to the fallen service members of World War II, which presents historic barrels from the USS Arizona and USS Missouri as a tribute to all the United States service members who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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