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The federal mission assigned to the National Guard is "To provide properly trained and equipped units for prompt mobilization for war, National emergency or as otherwise needed." [ 4 ] The governor may call individuals or units of the Arizona National Guard into state service during emergencies or to assist in special situations which lend ...
Arizona Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The Arizona National Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of Arizona. Currently ...
The 162nd Wing (162 WG) is a unit of the Arizona Air National Guard, stationed at Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona. If activated to federal service, the wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command.
It was equipped with F-51D Mustangs and its mission was the air defense of the state. 18 September 1947, however, is considered the Arizona Air National Guard's official birth concurrent with the establishment of the United States Air Force as a separate branch of the United States military under the National Security Act [6]
3666th Support Maintenance Company Soldiers along with other members of the Arizona National Guard were activated in support of this mission. Operation Guardian Support was the named National Guard mission, it was later reinforced with Operation Faithful Patriot which augmented the Guard presence at the border with Active Duty Service Members.
In 1977, SAC announced that Air National Guard refueling units would begin to upgrade to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The 197th Air Refueling Squadron has been flying the KC-135 for the past 35 years. A 161st ARG KC-135A with two Hawaii ANG F-4Cs in 1979. During the 1991 Gulf War, Air National Guard tanker units were quickly called into action. An ...
At least 65 National Guard members are assigned to the Maricopa, Cochise, Pinal and Yuma County sheriffs’ offices. National Guard assists with staffing shortages in Arizona sheriffs’ offices ...
In 1977, SAC announced that Air National Guard refueling units would begin to upgrade to the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. The 197th Air Refueling Squadron has been flying the KC-135 for almost 40 years. 197th ARS KC-97 Stratofreighter, AF Ser. No. 53-0200. During the 1991 Gulf War, Air National Guard tanker units were quickly called into action ...