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Alaska Military Youth Academy cadet Jackie Tinker uses a hand torch to solder a piece of copper pipe during a Career Work Experience program class at Alaska Works Partnership in Anchorage June 01, 2023.

Alaska Military Youth Academy Career Work Experience program gives cadets a head start with job training and skills

By Robert DeBerry Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | June 8, 2023

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson — The cooperative work experience program is an integral part of the 22-week Alaska Military Youth Academy Challenge Program. The program provides cadets the opportunity to learn job skills,...

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen from across the state and 11th Airborne Division Soldiers from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, trained and competed against each other at the Alaska National Guard’s Adjutant General Match at the Fort Wainwright Range Complex June 1- 4, 2023. The TAG Match is an annual marksmanship competition designed to challenge and test basic shooting fundamentals. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Adjutant General’s Match brings state’s top marksman to Fort Wainwright

By | June 8, 2023

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen from across the state and 11th Airborne Division Soldiers from Fort Wainwright trained and competed against each other at the Alaska National Guard’s Adjutant General Match at the Fort...

An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter from Bravo Co., 2-211th GSAB, flies a training mission May 31, 2023. The Chinook was part of a tactical training exercise between the Alaska Army National Guard and the Aviation tactics instructors with Fort Novosel, Ala., U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence 110th Brigade. (Alaska National Guard photo by Robert DeBerry) (Alaska National Guard photo by Robert DeBerry)

USAACE tactics instructors and Alaska Army National Guardsmen look to build bridging solution for Army Aviation initiative

By Robert DeBerry Alaska National Guard Public Affairs | June 6, 2023

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson — Aviation tactics instructors with Fort Novosel, Ala., U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) 110th Brigade and guardsmen with the Alaska Army National Guard 2-211th General Support...

An Alaska Air National Guard HC-130J Combat King II operated by aircrew from the 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, surveys Malemute Drop Zone during aerial training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2021. The HC-130J Combat King II is a specially modified and upgraded version of the well-known C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. It can perform personnel recovery operations, search-and-rescue, as well as aerial helicopter refueling and forward area ground refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

Alaska Air Guardsmen assist National Park Service rescue of Denali climber

By Maj. Chelsea Aspelund and David Bedard | May 24, 2023

Alaska Air Guardsmen assist National Park Service rescue of Denali climber...

Senior Airman Sean Lake, 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, loads gear at Eielson Air Force Base in preparation to help with debris-clearing operations in Circle, Alaska, May 23, 2023. Four Guardsmen and one member of the Alaska State Defense Force will assist with cleanup and flood recovery efforts at the request of the Alaska State Emergency Operations Center. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Alaska National Guardsmen, State Defense Force deploy to Bethel, Circle to assist with flood recovery

By | May 23, 2023

Nine members of the Alaska Organized Militia deployed to Bethel and Circle May 22 and 23 respectively to support flood recovery efforts in Western and Interior Alaska...

Six Soldiers from across the Alaska Army National Guard salute during the national anthem as part of the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony held at Camp Carroll, Alaska, May 21, 2023. The Best Warrior Competition tested Soldiers on their physical and mental readiness as well as their knowledge of Army doctrine and common warrior tasks. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

Alaska's Best Warrior Competition Award Ceremony

By Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos Vega | May 21, 2023

Alaska Army National Guard State Command Sgt. Maj. John Phlegar, announced the winners of the 2023 Alaska Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition during an awards ceremony at Camp Carroll on Joint Base...

Alaska Military Youth Academy Career Work Experience program gives cadets a head start with job training and skills

Alaska National Guardsmen, State Defense Force deploy to Bethel, Circle to assist with flood recovery

Command Sgt. Maj. John Phlegar, left, the state command sergeant major of the Alaska Army National Guard, pins the Army Commendation Medal on the 2023 Soldier of the Year, Spc. Adam Macro, a military police Soldier from Alpha Company, 49th Missile Defense Battalion during the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony held at Camp Carroll, Alaska, May 21, 2023. Throughout the week of May 16, 2023, the Best Warrior Competition tested Soldiers on their physical and mental readiness as well as their knowledge of Army doctrine and common warrior tasks.

Alaska's Best Warrior Competition Award Ceremony

Six Soldiers from across the Alaska Army National Guard salute during the national anthem as part of the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony held at Camp Carroll, Alaska, May 21, 2023. The Best Warrior Competition tested Soldiers on their physical and mental readiness as well as their knowledge of Army doctrine and common warrior tasks. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

On April 19, 2023, an avalanche broke loose at the top of a mountain near Girdwood, Alaska, pulling a backcountry skier 800 to 1000 feet down the face. The red box indicates the injured skier and rescue team. The Alaska Army National Guard’s Golf Company, 2-211th General Aviation Support Battalion received mission request from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center and rescued the skier with a hoist-capable HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter specially designed for medical evacuations.

Alaska Army National Guard HH-60 hoists injured backcountry skier off Girdwood mountainside

Bartlett High School JROTC Takes Flight With Alaska Army National Guard

Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Sharon Queenie, a surveillance technician with the 176th Air Defense Squadron, gives a presentation to students from her hometown of St. Mary’s, Alaska, during a recruiting initiative in partnership with the Association of Village Council Presidents at the Andreafski High School, March 31, 2023. The Association of Village Council Presidents recently partnered with the Alaska National Guard to provide recruiting information and resources through their Tribal Job Centers. The initiative kicked off in St. Mary’s with presentations from AVCP and AKNG, where representatives interacted with students, parents, teachers, and community members. AVCP provides community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy for the people and 56 tribes of Western Alaska.

National Guard, tribal consortium team up in St. Mary’s, Western Alaska

Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 210th Rescue Squadron maneuver an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into position for an air-to-air refuel from a 211th RQS HC-130J Combat King II aircraft over the Lower Susitna Valley near Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2023. Both aircraft along with rescue personnel from the 212th RQS sit alert for the federal search and rescue mission across Alaska’s vast Arctic region. The HC-130J’s aerial refueling capability significantly extends the HH-60G Pave Hawk’s range for conducting search and recovery missions.

Alaska Air Guardsmen medevac patient from Little Diomede

Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard and commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, pins the Alaska Heroism Medal on Cpl. Bruce Boolowon, the only surviving member of the June 22, 1955, rescue team March 28, 2023, in Gambell, Alaska. The Alaska Heroism Medal is the state’s highest award for valor during peacetime.

Alaska Army National Guard ‘First Scouts’ awarded state’s highest heroism medal for 1955 rescue

Bethel’s Cama-i weekend a flurry of activity for Alaska National Guard

2023 Alaska Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition

May 22, 2023 | 2:09

Six Soldiers from across the Alaska Army National Guard gave it their all during the 2023 Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Carroll, Alaska, May 16-21, 2023. The competition tested Soldiers on their physical and mental readiness as well as their knowledge of Army doctrine and common warrior tasks.

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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