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"Spirit of Arizona"

The aircraft are all in place for the 161st Air Refueling Wing “Spirit of Arizona” dedication ceremony at Sky Harbor International Airport June 14, 2013. Other aircraft brought in for the ceremony included Southwest Airlines 737 "Arizona” and US Airways A319 "Arizona”. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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"Spirit of Arizona"

The 161st Air Refueling Wing held a dedication ceremony for “Spirit of Arizona” at Sky Harbor International Airport, June 14, 2013. Other aircraft brought in for the ceremony included a Douglas C-47 Skytrain/DC-3 Dakota from the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, Southwest Airlines 737 "Arizona” and US Airways A319 "Arizona”. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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"Spirit of Arizona"

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Dunn and Lt. Col. Jim Gloss, 197th Air Refueling Wing Commander, prepare to taxi Southwest Airlines 737 "Arizona” over to the 161st Air Refueling Wing ramp at Sky Harbor International Airport June 14, 2013. Both Airmen are pilots for Southwest Airlines and brought “Arizona” over to be part of the 161st ARW “Spirit of Arizona” dedication ceremony. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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Active Shooter

Security Forces members from the 161st Air Refueling Wing, along with the Phoenix Police Department, participate in an Active Shooter exercise at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard base, May 9, 2013. This exercise is part of an annual training requirement for the Airmen, in which SF and PD learn how to sweep and clear a building, as well as pass control, communicate, and investigate a crime scene. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo Story by Staff Sgt. Courtney Enos/Released)

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Spirit of Arizona

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport on June 10, 2013, for an operational check flight. The KC-135 now known as "Spirit of Arizona” had its tail re-painted to resemble the Arizona state flag. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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SAPR Training

Airmen from the 161 Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, attend the interactive improv show "Sex Signals" hosted by the 161 ARW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program on June 1, 2013. Actors Lindsey Pearlman and George Zerante focused on issues such as dating, sex, sexual assault and rape. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SrA Joshua Morrison/Released)

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SAPR Training

Airmen from the 161 Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, attend the interactive improv show "Sex Signals" hosted by the 161 ARW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program on June 1, 2013. Actors George Zerante and Lindsey Pearlman focused on issues such as dating, sex, sexual assault and rape. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SrA Joshua Morrison/Released)

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Memorial Remember Museum 39-45

Airman from the 161st Maintenance Group, Phoenix, along with Mathilde and Marcel Schmetz and Tom Esser, visit the Memorial Remember Museum 39-45 during a recent deployment to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany March 20. The Air National Guard has been supporting NATO air refueling operations at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany since January, 1993. (Courtesy Photo)

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SAPR Training

Airmen from the 161 Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, watch “Sex Signals,'' a two-person improvisational comedy show on June 1, 2013. The show allowed audience participation to depict scenarios involving early warning signs of relationship violence and prevent sexual assault. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SrA Joshua Morrison/Released)

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Chief Council Scholarship

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 161st Force Support Squadron document findings during Search and Recovery training May 4, 2013. The training focuses on ensuring Airmen are aware of how to properly conduct search and recovery in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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Chief Council Scholarship

Members of the Phoenix Chiefs’ Council present a $500 scholarship check to Airman 1st Class Laura Carroll, 161st Maintenance Squadron Plans and Scheduling; and Airman 1st Class Rebecca Bradford, 161st Operations Squadron, May 4, 2013. Airma...n Carroll is currently working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Airman Bradford is pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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161st ARW new recruiter

The 161st Air Refueling Wing welcomes new production recruiter Tech. Sgt. Jamie Snider. Sergeant Snider says she's blessed to be offered the recruiter position and feel that she is able to influence the future of the Air National Guard and the high caliber of people we hire. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Deitloff/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Donald Plough award

U.S. Air Force Col. Gary Brewer, 161st Air Refueling Wing commander; and Al Shipley, Tempe Military Affairs Committee chair; present Staff Sgt. Brandie Forcum, 161 ARW command post, with the Tech. Sgt. Donald Plough award during a ceremony March 21, 2013. Formed more than 30 years ago to honor military members of Arizona Guard and Reserve units, the Tempe Military Affairs Committee conducts luncheons to present awards to outstanding officer and enlisted personnel. The 161 ARW award was named for Tech. Sgt. Donald Plough who lost his life when a KC-135 crashed in March 1982. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Deitloff/Released)

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Maj Truman Young award

U.S. Air Force Col. Gary Brewer, 161st Air Refueling Wing commander; and Al Shipley, Tempe Military Affairs Committee chair; present Lt. Col. John Conley, 161 ARW judge advocate general, with the Maj. Truman Young award during a ceremony March 21, 2013. Formed more than 30 years ago to honor military members of Arizona Guard and Reserve units, the Tempe Military Affairs Committee conducts luncheons to present awards to outstanding officer and enlisted personnel. The 161 ARW award was named for Maj. Truman Young who lost his life when his KC-135 crashed in March 1982. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Deitloff/Released)

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ATSO Training

Airmen with the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, help each other put on rubber gloves April 8, 2013, as they participate in an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base. This vital training allows military personnel to learn how to respond and fulfill mission requirements when their location comes under hostile fire. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Wade/Released)

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ATSO Training

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Hawkins, 161 ARW Maintenance Quality Assurance Division Chief, dons his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask April 8, 2013, during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base This exercise gives military personnel training on how to respond and fulfill mission requirements when their location comes under hostile fire. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Wade/ Released)

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ATSO Training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Denise Dunning, 161st Air Refueling Wing, puts on a chemical protection ensemble April 8, 2013, during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Wade/Released)

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Copperheads Run For Pat Tillman

U.S. Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing gather to run the annual Pat's Run, Tempe, Ariz., Apr. 20, 2013. This year more than 35,000 participants, volunteers and spectators from across the country showed up for the 9th annual 4.2 mile run in honor of Pat Tillman. Tillman, formerly #42 for Arizona State University, was killed in 2004 when he was deployed as an Army Ranger to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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Taking off

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport on April 17, 2013, for a training mission. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kelly M. Deitloff/Released)

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2013 POL "Roadeo"

Tech. Sgt. Shannon Cottrill, Staff Sgt. Donovan Walden, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martin and Staff Sgt. Matthew Salamone of the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants team push an Oshkosh R-11 fuel tanker during the POL “Roadeo” held, Saturday April 6, at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Ariz. This event was a tie breaker between the 161 ARW and Luke AFB, to determine this year's winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Rashaunda Williams/Released)

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