Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Ramirez, (left) and Senior Airman Brandon Butler, were recognized as the 2012 Logistics Readiness Senior NCO and Airman of the Year by the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Ramirez, (left) and Senior Airman Brandon Butler, were recognized as the 2012 Logistics Readiness Senior NCO and Airman of the Year by the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Neve/Released)

Wanda Wolosky, one of a few remaining holocaust survivors, visited the wing April 11 to share with unit members the stories of her childhood as a Jewish girl in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

Wanda Wolosky, one of a few remaining holocaust survivors, visited the 162 Fighter Wing April 11 to share with unit members the stories of her childhood as a Jewish girl in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

Memorial Day stirs memories for Honor Guard veteran

Tech. Sgt. Michael Brizuela, left, performs a flag folding ceremony at a military retirement at the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Ariz. Thirty years ago this Memorial Day he first signed up for Honor Guard duty and has steadily volunteered ever since. “I’m just grateful I can still do this all these years later. I want to be useful to the end and I hope I can even help post the colors at my own retirement one day,” Brizuela said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dave Neve)

Outdoor flag ceremonies

Tech. Sgt. Michael Royval, Master Sgt. Vince Muskiet and Master Sgt. Jeff Thornsberry raise the U.S. flag Feb. 27 at the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport while Master Sgt. James Mulcahey salutes. Even if the National Anthem isn’t played, Airmen on base are reminded to stop and salute if they see this ceremony occurring on base and drivers are reminded to pull over and stop until it’s completed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Gabe Johnson)

February 2012 Drill-in-the-Life

Tech. Sgt. Trevor Harvey, chaplain’s assistant, enjoys the fruits of his labor at the 162nd Fighter Wing prayer breakfast Feb. 12. Harvey, a former professional baseball player, worked to arrange the event that featured several Major League Baseball players who spoke to wing members about their faith. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen)

February 2012 Drill-in-the-Life

Airman 1st Class Chris Carpenter takes off in the back seat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 11. Carpenter, 162nd Maintenance Group, was rewarded with an incentive ride for earning the 162nd Fighter Wing Airman of the Quarter award for October-December 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Heising)