 
JEC 2008 Softball Tournament
Master Sgt. Brian Jones pitches the ball to a batter during the 162nd Fighter Wing's Junior Enlisted Council's Softball Tournament Sept. 20. (Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Hollie Hansen)
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Posted: 9/22/2008
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JEC 2008 Softball Tournament Winners
The 162nd Fighter Wing Engine Shop softball team poses for a photo with the JEC Softball Tournament plaque Sept. 20 at Lincoln Park. The team etched their name onto the plaque for winning the tournament's competitive finals. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)
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Posted: 9/22/2008
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Arizona Air Guard to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bill Valenzuela
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, Oct. 3, at 12:30 p.m., in the base auditorium. The 162nd Fighter Wing will host a special celebration event to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation. Mr. Bill Valenzuela, Tucson businessman and community leader, will be the event guest speaker.
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Posted: 9/17/2008
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Arizona Air Guard to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, Oct. 3, at 12:30 p.m., in the base auditorium. The 162nd Fighter Wing will host a special celebration event to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation. Mr. Bill Valenzuela, Tucson businessman and community leader, will be the event guest speaker.
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Posted: 9/17/2008
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162nd Fighter Wing munitions element
Tech. Sgt. Michael Griffo, munitions ordinance specialist, removes the expended flares from the MJU-7 case. These flares are used by the 148th Fighter Squadron during training exercises. Attached to Sergeant Griffo’s wrist is an electrical grounding strap used to prevent static electricity from building up and accidentally discharging the flare during servicing. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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162nd Fighter Wing munitions element
Tech. Sgt. Michael Goodman, munitions ordinance specialist, torques the ring clamp to 100-in/lbs during a 20-flight inspection on an inert AIM-9 “Sidewinder” used for training. The rocket is painted orange for high-visibility; signifying that the plane carrying this rocket is to be treated as the aggressor during combat training maneuvers. Sergeant Goodman, an Arizona native born and raised in Safford, Ariz. After serving the 162nd as a munitions specialist since 1978, he retired with 32 total years of military service Sept. 1. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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162nd Fighter Wing munitions element
Tech. Sgt. Kelly Fremming, senior inspector, inspects a vernier rocket used in the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II. With 22 years of munitions experience, Sergeant Fremming is one of only four qualified munitions inspectors at the 162nd who ensure the munitions used here are serviceable. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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162nd Fighter Wing munitions element
Staff Sgt. Scott Thompson, munitions technician, drives a MJ-1B bomb lift to load BDU-50 inert bombs to a trailer for assembly and transport to the flight line. Master Sgt. Jim Stenger, assistant munitions supervisor, guides the bombs during transport to the trailer. This bomb lift, and others like it, is maintained by the wing's aerospace ground equipment shop. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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Eight volunteers head to Iraq
Aircraft electrician Tech. Sgt. Joe Mazzei spends quality time with his daughter Morgan, 5, before departing for Balad Air Base, Iraq. Seven other maintainers from the 162nd Fighter Wing deployed with Mazzei Sept. 9 to support F-16 operations in Iraq. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Gabe Johnson)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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Eight volunteers head to Iraq
Air National Guardsmen heading to Balad Air Base, Iraq, board a C-17 from the 172nd Airlift Wing at Tucson International Airport. Over the next few months the 162nd Fighter Wing will send several rotations of maintainers to support Guard F-16s operating in Iraq. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Gabe Johnson)
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Posted: 9/15/2008
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New Guardsmen get a head start on basic training
Airman First Class Kendrick Spears sounds off while counting his pushups behind the 162nd Fighter Wing’s recruiting office. Recruiters here ensure new Guardsmen are prepared to pass the Air Force physical fitness test before reporting to basic training. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Deiree Twombly)
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Posted: 9/12/2008
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New Guardsmen get a head start on basic training
Master Sgt. Gilbert Alcaraz, a former Military Training Instructor, inspects Airman First Class Aaron Clavero for a close shave during a student flight formation. Intense preparation here at the 162nd Fighter Wing prepares recruits for the rigors of basic training and technical school. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Deiree Twombly)
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Posted: 9/12/2008
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