Alaska National Guard

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Spc. Christopher Mosen, a military policeman with 113th Military Police Company, Mississippi Army National Guard pulls security on a patrol around the missile defense complex during Exercise Guardian Watch 23 at Fort Greely, Alaska, Oct. 31, 2022. Guardian Watch 23 focused on conducting ground-based midcourse defense and critical installations security, which are the two missions of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

Alaska Air National Guard Maj. Jeremy Stephens, aircraft commander, left, and Capt. Matthew Soukup, pilot, both with the 176th Wing’s 211th Rescue Squadron, land an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Naval Air Station Ocean, Va., after assisting with hurricane relief operations in North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel)

Alaska Air Guard HC-130J Combat King II expedites critical medevac

By | Jan. 23, 2023

Alaska Air Guard HC-130J Combat King II expedites critical medevac...

COAST GUARD AIR STATION KODIAK, Alaska -- Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West members fast-rope from a 210th Rescue Squadron Alaska Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopter onto the Coast Guard Cutter Cypress in Kodiak, Alaska, Jan. 11, 2023, during a joint service training exercise. The MSRT West members maintain a ready alert force to support Coast Guard operational commanders and Department of Defense combatant commanders for both short-notice emergent operations and planned security events. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray)

Always Ready, That Others May Live: Alaska Air National Guard trains with Coast Guard at Air Station Kodiak

By David Bedard | Jan. 18, 2023

Alaska Air National Guard trains with Coast Guard at Air Station Kodiak...

Alaska Army Guard Spc. Matthew Tucker, a flight medic assigned to Golf Company, Detachment 2, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, is lowered via hoist from an Alaska Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Mad Bull on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2023. Army Guard aircrews conducted aerial insertion, medical evacuation and hoist operations with Special Tactics Airmen assigned to 24th Special Operations Wing, Detachment 1. The Alaska Army National Guard’s General Support Aviation Battalion routinely trains with all branches of the military as well as civilian agencies to increase its operational interoperability and to be ready for a wide range of federal and state missions. (Alaska National Guard photo by Dana Rosso)

Alaska Army Guard rescue distressed person near Whittier via hoist

By Balinda O’Neal | Jan. 18, 2023

Alaska Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Gulf Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, rescued a distressed individual Jan. 17 from the Main Bay Hatchery 20 miles southwest of Whittier. The Alaska Rescue...

An Alaska Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, makes a tactical approach into Camp Mad Bull on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2023. The aircrew conducted medevac and hoist training with the 24th Special Operations Wing during its arctic operations training exercise. The Alaska Army National Guard’s General Support Aviation Battalion routinely trains with all branches of the military as well as civilian agencies to increase its operational interoperability and to be ready for a wide range of federal and state missions. (Alaska National Guard photo by Dana Rosso)

Alaska Army Guard aviators train with Special Tactics Airmen

By | Jan. 17, 2023

Special Tactics Airmen assigned to 24th Special Operations Wing, Detachment 1, conduct an aerial insertion and field training exercise at Camp Mad Bull training site on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2023...

Alaska Air Guardsmen overcome extreme elements to medevac pregnant woman Christmas Eve

By Maj. Chelsea Aspelund | Dec. 28, 2022

Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing raced against time and overcame high winds to medevac a pregnant woman in distress Dec 24 at Shaktoolik approximately 32 miles northwest of Unalakleet...

Gwendolyn Anderson, director of psychological health for the Alaska Army National Guard, serves as a behavioral health resource for Army Guardsmen and their families and advocates for helping Soldiers when they need it most. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

Alaska Army Guard behavioral health office emphasizes mental health awareness during winter months

By Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega | Dec. 14, 2022

Winter can be challenging for many people in Alaska. The temperatures drop, the sun disappears for long periods of time, and feelings of isolation can settle in like an unwelcomed guest. This may be especially true for those...

Alaska Air National Guard trains with Coast Guard at Air Station Kodiak

Alaska Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Gulf Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, rescued a distressed individual Jan. 17 from the Main Bay Hatchery 20 miles southwest of Whittier.

Alaska Army Guard rescue distressed person near Whittier via hoist

Special Tactics Airmen assigned to 24th Special Operations Wing, Detachment 1, conduct an aerial insertion and field training exercise at Camp Mad Bull training site on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2023. The 24 SOW Det 1 Special Tactics Airmen are capable of assessing and opening anything from a major international airport to clandestine dirt strips in either permissive or hostile locations, providing strategic access for follow-on forces during global contingencies, and joint readiness exercises. Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 207th Aviation Battalion flew UH-60L and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in order to support the aerial insertion, medical evacuation and hoist training of the Special Tactics teams. The Alaska Army National Guard’s GSAB routinely trains with all branches of the military as well as civilian agencies to increase its operational interoperability and to be ready for a wide range of federal and state missions.

Alaska Army Guard aviators train with Special Tactics Airmen

Alaska Army Guard Aviation unit supports UAA ROTC field training exercise

Alaska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Eddie Jones, left, a Bethel recruiter with the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, answers questions from local children about his military service during Operation Santa Claus in Scammon Bay, Nov. 16, 2022. Operation Santa Claus is the Alaska National Guard’s yearly community relations and support program that provides gifts to children in remote communities across the state. In partnership with the Salvation Army and with more than a dozen volunteers, the program delivered 1,780 pounds of gifts, backpacks, hygiene supplies, and books to 325 children in Scammon Bay. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal)

Bethel-based Guardsmen bring holiday cheer to Scammon Bay

Command Sgt. Maj. Julie Small, command senior enlisted leader of the Alaska National Guard, left, and Verdie Bowen, director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, render a salute to a commemorative wreath to honor veterans during the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veterans Day ceremony held at the National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11, 2022. The ceremony included speeches from key speakers, Fallen Warrior ceremony, presentation of commemorative wreaths, and moment of silence for those who have fallen. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs holds Veterans Day ceremony

Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives artwork from a young participant in the Elder and Native Youth conference held by the First Alaskans Institute in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022. The conference gives Alaska Native youth opportunities to meet with elders in their communities and learn how to advocate for themselves and their people as well as connect with others. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

Alaska Native Guardsman driven to serve after early childhood experience

Airmen of the 168th Wing perform post-attack reconnaissance sweeps during phase II of Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. The PAR team provides communication to execute mission-essential tasks while operating in Chemical Biological radiological and nuclear environment environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

168th Wing Airmen stay mission ready with CBRN training

Alaska National Guardsmen of Joint Task Force-Bethel clear storm debris from a boardwalk in Newtok, Alaska as part of Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 22, 2022. Approximately 100 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 Organized Militia deploys to Western Alaska for Operation Merbok Response

Operation Santa Claus 2022

Dec. 8, 2022 | 3:15

The Alaska National Guard carried on its holiday tradition of conducting Operation Santa Claus throughout the month of November 2022. In its 67th year, Operation Santa Claus delivered 3,850 pounds of gifts and countless smiles to 581 children in Scammon Bay, Minto and Nuiqsut. The operation is possible through the 53-year partnership with the Salvation Army and community partners who donate, help wrap gifts and spend hours personalizing each child’s gift with a holiday card.

Alaska National Guard collaborates with DEA in Red Ribbon Week 2022

Oct. 27, 2022 | 1:06

The Guardsmen of the Alaska National Guard Counterdrug Support program gave presentations at schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District on drug abuse prevention and how to live drug free!

Alaska National Guard assists the communities of Western Alaska in storm recovery after Typhoon Merbok

Oct. 4, 2022 | 3:56

As part of the Alaska Organized Militia, more than 130 Guardsmen from the Alaska Air and Army National Guard deployed across the western coast to help communities recover from storm damage and severe flooding. This video is to commemorate the hard work and effort that our Airmen and Soldiers have made during Operation Merbok Response.

Alaska Organized Militia assists in storm recovery efforts in Operation Merbok Response

Sept. 28, 2022 | 1:27

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.

Gobi Wolf 2022 is a six-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 Mongolian Armed Forces. Other participants include the nations of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, and the United Kingdom.

Alaska National Guard, USARPAC, Mongolia first responder agencies conduct Gobi Wolf 2022

Sept. 16, 2022 | 3:14

Gobi Wolf 2022 is a six-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 Mongolian Armed Forces. Other participants include the nations of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, and the United Kingdom.

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