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Alaska National Guardsmen no longer required in Florida hurricane response

By Alaska National Guard & Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | Oct. 16, 2024

The Florida National Guard notified the Alaska National Guard, Saturday, Oct. 12, that it no longer required the assistance of the Alaska Guardsmen to provide response and recovery support following Hurricane Milton. The...

Members of the Alaska Organized Militia, including service members from the Alaska National Guard, Alaska Naval Militia, and Alaska State Defense Force, work with local authorities and tribal emergency operations to remove disaster debris in the Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2024, following the recent glacial outburst flood. As of Aug. 12, Joint Task Force-Juneau members have cleared more than 2,000 cubic yards of debris, including household garbage, furniture, and construction materials. This effort marks the largest domestic disaster response by the Alaska Organized Militia since the Typhoon Merbok response to Western Alaska in 2022.

Alaska National Guard and State EOC to support hurricane response efforts in Southeastern US

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | Oct. 11, 2024

The Alaska National Guard will activate 50 Guardsmen on state active duty to deploy to Florida to assist the Florida National Guard with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton...

Alaska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Sean Smack spends time getting to know the residents at his recruiting booth during the Blueberry Arts Festival in Ketchikan, Alaska, Aug. 3, 2024. Smack has been the only recruiter covering Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and others for more than three years. (Alaska Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Marc Marmeto)

Service after sale: Juneau-based recruiter makes strides in Southeast Alaska

By Sgt. Marc Marmeto | Oct. 8, 2024

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – For more than three years, Alaska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Sean Smack has been the only recruiter enlisting Soldiers in Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka.“There’s something different...

Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command operate a UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter while completing pre-deployment training at Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 1, 2024. A detachment of approximately 20 Alaska Guardsmen and two UH-72A Lakotas from the 207th ATC will deploy for about 12 months to support the U.S Customs and Border Protection as part of the federal Southwest Border Mission. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Alaska Army National Guardsmen to deploy to Southwest border to support Customs and Border Protection

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | Oct. 3, 2024

A detachment of approximately 20 Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command will deploy in October for approximately 12 months to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the...

Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command recover a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter at the Juneau Army Aviation Operating Facility in Juneau, Alaska, Sept. 19, 2024. The AKARNG recently stationed the Black Hawk in Juneau where aviators will continue to fulfill federal training requirements across Southeastern Alaska. (Alaska National Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dana Clifford)

Alaska Army National Guard stations Black Hawk helicopter in Juneau

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | Sept. 20, 2024

The Alaska Army National Guard’s 207th Aviation Troop Command, headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, stationed a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter in Juneau, Sept. 19, where AKARNG aviators will fulfill federal...

Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to Joint Task Force – Aviation depart Bethel, Alaska, in a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to recover service members from JTF – Bethel who were assisting the community of Nightmute, Alaska, with storm debris removal as part of Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 23, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O'Neal)

Alaska Army and Air Guard rescue four hunters in back-to-back, same-day missions

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | Sept. 17, 2024

The Alaska National Guard rescued four hunters Sept. 16 in two separate missions at the request of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Rescue Coordination Center...

Alaska National Guard and State EOC to support hurricane response efforts in Southeastern US

Service after sale: Juneau-based recruiter makes strides in Southeast Alaska

Alaska Army National Guardsmen to deploy to Southwest border to support Customs and Border Protection

Alaska Army National Guard stations Black Hawk helicopter in Juneau

Alaska Army and Air Guard rescue four hunters in back-to-back, same-day missions

An Alaska Air National Guard Guardian Angel assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron descends over Malemute Drop Zone during a capabilities exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 25, 2024. Guardian Angels, highly trained personnel recovery specialists, jumped to two plane crash sites during several Labor Day Weekend rescues across the state.

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 8 in 5 Labor Day Weekend missions

Intelligence Specialist Seaman Katrina Clayton, a volunteer with the Alaska Naval Militia, notifies her team of an oncoming motorist during the Lowell Point Road opening, May 27, 2022 in Seward. The May 7 Bear Mountain landslide blocked the road and access to and from the community of Lowell Point for 20 days. An Alaska Organized Militia Task Force was activated following a request from the State Emergency Operations Center for support to aide with traffic controls and other duties assigned by the incident commander. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal)

Anchored in service: Celebrating 40 years of the Alaska Naval Militia

Alaska State Defense Force 2nd Lt. (AK) Matthew Nunnally, the acting Emergency Operations Center safety officer, directs heavy equipment operators while conducting debris clean up and recovery operations August 27, 2024, following a major landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, two days earlier. Four Alaska Army National Guardsmen and two members of the Alaska State Defense Force mobilized on State Active Duty to assist with response efforts.

Alaska Organized Militia mobilizes six in response to Ketchikan landslide

All Guard Marathon Team visits Alaska, showcases life as a Guard athlete

National Guard Bureau awards Alaska National Guard with excellence in diversity award

Alaska Army National Guard aviators with Alpha Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, operating a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter out of Bethel, Alaska, helped rescue an overdue rafter in the vicinity of Goodnews Lake.

Alaska Army Guard helicopter crew rescues rafter on Goodnews River

Approximately 100 Soldiers of “Bison” Company, as they are affectionally known, returned after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait as part of Operation Spartan Shield.

Welcome home: Bison Company Army Guardsmen returns from Kuwait

Alaska Army Guardsmen with Joint Task Force – Juneau meet with Department of Transportation personnel prior to assisting Juneau residents with recovery and cleanup efforts Aug. 10, 2024, following recent flooding after the Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin released.

Alaska Organized Militia provides emergency assistance to Juneau following glacial flooding

2nd Lt. Samantha Hambrick, a human resources officer with the 297th Regional Support Group, Alaska Army National Guard, manages the tactical personnel system at the Soldier Readiness Processing site as part of Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) III at Camp Funston on Fort Riley, Kansas, Aug. 6, 2024.

Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers continue to enhance readiness in MOBEX III, Pershing Strike 24

Alaska National Guard provides emergency assistance to Juneau following glacial flooding

Kicking dirt and taking frames: AKARNG 910th ESC conducts annual training projects

South for the winter: 207th AVN Soldiers deploy for Southwest Border Mission

Oct. 17, 2024 | 2:10

A detachment of approximately 20 Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command deployed this October for a 12-month rotation in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the federal Southwest Border Mission. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North, the Alaska detachment deployed two UH-72A Lakota helicopters, aircrews, a maintenance team, and additional support personnel to the Southwest border. Guardsmen will support the SWB mission in a federally funded, Title 10 status. Teaming with Guardsmen from other states, the Alaska Guardsmen will provide mission-enhancing aviation support to CBP’s border security operations.

(Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

Dare to Lead: Alaska ROTC

Sept. 23, 2024 | 3:08

Alaska Army National Guard Maj. Jessi Fernandez and Sgt. First Class Nate Sandback talk about the impact that the Reserve Officer Training Corps has on young men and women in Alaska and the difference it has made in their careers during the 2024 fall semester field training exercise "Operation Eagle Claw", Sept. 11-15. The Nanook Battalion, which includes the University of Alaska Fairbanks as the host school and the University of Alaska Anchorage as a detachment, cooperates with the U.S. Army and the Alaska Army National Guard to educate, train, and prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

(Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

Making a difference as a guard athlete: All Guard Marathon Team in Alaska

Aug. 22, 2024 | 1:59

Twenty members of the National Guard All Guard Marathon Team visited the 49th state, Aug. 15-19, 2024, to compete in the Anchorage Runfest and promote the team’s program as part of an effort to boost recruiting across the state.

The AGMT is dedicated to promoting physical fitness, self-discipline, and esprit de corps among Air and Army National Guard members, while supporting recruiting and retention efforts in the communities where they compete.

(Alaska National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount and Sgt. Marc Marmeto)

Alaska Organized Militia, partners clearing the way in Juneau

Aug. 19, 2024 | 1:37

Members of the Alaska Organized Militia, including service members from the Alaska National Guard, Alaska Naval Militia, and Alaska State Defense Force, work with local authorities and tribal emergency operations to remove disaster debris in the Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 8-21, 2024, following the recent glacial outburst flood. The State Emergency Operations Center activated 60 Alaska Organized Militia members from the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force, and Alaska Naval Militia as part of Joint Task Force – Juneau. (Alaska National Guard video by Sgt. Marc Marmeto).

Welcome home Bison Company: 1-297th Infantry returns from Kuwait

Aug. 12, 2024 | 1:39

Description: Approximately 100 Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bison Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment returned home after a 9-month deployment to Kuwait on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Aug. 10, 2024. The deployment was in support of Operation Spartan Shield, which aims to build partner capacity in the Middle East to promote self-reliance and increase security among partner nations. (Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

Moving Dirt, Taking Names: 910th ESC Alcantra Road Realignment Project 2024

Aug. 3, 2024 | 2:28

Alaska Army National Guard horizontal construction engineer Soldiers assigned to the 910th Engineer Support Company conduct earthwork operations to improve the vehicle and personnel access to the Alcantra Army complex, July 22-23, 2024. The month-long project will be executed as part of the 910th ESC's annual training from July 21 to August 20, 2024. Annual training provides AKARNG units an extended timeframe to hone job skills and to tackle Mission Essential Tasks (MET) that are essential to maintaining operational readiness for various state and federal missions. (Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount and Dana Rosso)

Shot by: Seth LaCount and Dana Rosso
Edited by: Seth LaCount

176th Wing Rescue Triad conducts capabilities exercise

June 27, 2024 | 1:26

Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing’s 210th, 211th, and 212th Rescue Squadrons conducted a rescue capabilities exercise at Malemute Drop Zone, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 25, 2024. The training showcased search and rescue, high-altitude parachute drops, in-flight refueling, emergency medical response, personnel recovery, and recovery hoist. Participants included HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrew of the 210th RQS, HC-130J Combat King II aircrew of the 211th RQS, and pararescuemen (PJs), and combat rescue officers (CROs) of the 212th RQS.

(Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

ANG 176th Wing Rescue Triad Tour: Air Force ROTC

June 17, 2024 | 1:46

Approximately 88 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from South Anchorage, West Anchorage and Eagle River high schools visited the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 13, 2024. During their visit, the cadets learned about the 176th Wing’s Rescue Triad and had the opportunity to see multiple aircraft and facilities where these airmen train for their search and rescue mission. The 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons make up the 176th Wing Rescue Triad and are among the busiest combat search and rescue units in the world. (Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

A Love For Shooting: AKNG TAG Match 2024

June 5, 2024 | 2:04

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen from across the state, U.S Coast Guardsmen, and U.S. Army 11th Airborne Soldiers trained and competed against each other at the Alaska National Guard’s Adjutant General Match on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Small Arms Range Complex, May 20-23, 2024.

The TAG Match, hosted and organized by the Alaska National Guard’s Marksmanship Program, is a four-day event that challenges competitors through several rifle and pistol matches designed to test their skills in reflexive fire and precision shooting.

(Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

Molding Future Leaders: Cadet Leadership Challenge 2024

May 30, 2024 | 2:09

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Dimond, Bartlett, Service, East, Colony and the Bethel Regional high schools complete the Leadership Reaction Course and take a familiarization flight with the Alaska Army National Guard's 207th Aviation Troop Command Soldiers as part of the Cadet Leadership Challenge on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 29, 2024. Alaska Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion personnel served as safety observers and mentors, providing guidance, ensuring safety, and sharing their expertise to enhance the cadets’ training experience. (Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)

Gobi Wolf 2024 strengthens partnerships for disaster resilience

May 17, 2024 | 2:38

We are proud to highlight the participation of the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th and 176th Wings and Army National Guard's 297th Regional Support Groups participation in Exercise Gobi Wolf 2024. Gobi Wolf 2024 is a four-day disaster response exercise and exchange between the government of Mongolia and U.S. Army Pacific focused on interagency coordination May 7-10, in the Dornod Province capital city of Choibalsan, Mongolia. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Marc Marmeto).

U.S., Mongolia unite for firefighting exchange

May 8, 2024 | 1:27

Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Fire Emergency Services assist in training the Mongolia 52nd Firefighting and Rescue Unit during a simulated search and rescue scenario as part of exercise Gobi Wolf 2024 in Choibalsan in the Dornod Province, Mongolia, May 8, 2024. Gobi Wolf 2024 is a four-day disaster response exercise and exchange between the government of Mongolia and U.S. Army Pacific focused on interagency coordination. The Mongolia National Emergency Management Agency hosts the exercise with support from the Mongolian Armed Forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Marc Marmeto).

Warriors of the Tundra: Bison Company Infantryman Enhance Arctic Combat Readiness in Bethel, Alaska

Feb. 7, 2024 | 1:18

Approximately 30 Alaska Army National Guard Infantryman assigned to Bison Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment consolidated in Bethel, Alaska for February drill weekend to conduct cold weather integration training Feb. 2-4, 2024. The Soldiers trained across the Bethel landscape of frozen tundra to enhance their ability to fight in an arctic environment and properly use their cold weather equipment in harsh conditions that reached -30 degrees Fahrenheit. The infantry unit engaged in realistic training exercises that rigorously tested their field-craft skills, individual movement over arctic terrain, and arctic transportation proficiency.

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