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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry pins the Distinguished Flying Cross on Tech. Sgt. Adam Brister during a March 26, 2026, ceremony at the Louisiana Capitol Building in Baton Rouge. Brister earned the award as an Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron for an act of valor during a June 23, 2018, rescue in the Neacola Mountain Range of Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs)

Former Alaska Air National Guardsman earns Distinguished Flying Cross

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs with reporting by Louisiana Division of Veterans Affairs | Sept. 2, 2026

Former Alaska Air National Guardsman earns Distinguished Flying Cross...

An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, flies over Southcentral Alaska during a training mission July 8, 2026. Crew of 210th RQS and pararescuemen of 212th Rescue Squadron rescued four occupants of an Aug. 30, 2026, Cessna 180 crash at Montague Island. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 4 plane crash victims at Montague Island

By David Bedard | Sept. 2, 2026

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 4 plane crash victims at Montague Island...

Alaska Organized Militia members Alaska Army National Guard Spc. Adrian Cintron-Perez (left) and Alaska Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Robert Prince move out from JBER Aug. 25, 2026, for the Tok area to provide general support for the wildfire response effort. The AKOM comprises the Alaska Army National Guard, the Alaska Air National Guard, the Alaska State Defense Force, and the Alaska Naval Militia, all represented in the six-member Task Force Tok. (Alaska National Guard photo by David Bedard)

Alaska Organized Militia deploys to support Tok wildfire response

By AKNG news release | Aug. 25, 2026

Alaska Organized Militia deploys to support Tok wildfire response...

Alaska Army National Guard aviation featured in ‘Arctic Extreme’ film

By | Aug. 24, 2026

The Alaska Army National Guard will take to the giant screen with the premiere of Arctic Extreme: Aviation on the Edge, a documentary style film offering audiences a rare, immersive look at the Soldiers, aircraft and missions...

COAST GUARD AIR STATION KODIAK, Alaska -- Alaska Air National Guard Maj. Tyler Seibold, 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, carries out preflight checks Jan. 12, 2023, during joint training with the Coast Guard's Maritime Security Response Team West. The HH-60 is the Defense Department's only dedicated rotary-wing combat search and rescue platform. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by David Bedard)

Alaska National Guard rescues 3 plane crash victims near Bettles

By | Aug. 21, 2026

Alaska National Guard rescues 3 plane crash victims near Bettles...

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, flies over Southcentral Alaska during the final training mission and flight of the AKANG’s HH-60G Pave Hawks, July 8, 2026. Since 1990, the 176th Wing’s Rescue Squadrons used the Pave Hawks for personnel recovery operations and to provide lifesaving support during combat and civil search and rescue missions around the world. The AKANG’s HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters have since been replaced with the HH-60W Jolly Green II model. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Alaska Air National Guard rescues injured hiker in Hatcher Pass

By | Aug. 19, 2026

At the request of the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued an injured hiker from steep terrain in the Hatcher Pass area, approximately 40 miles north of Joint Base...