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297th Regional Support Group conducts change of command ceremony
August 10, 2021 — Alaska Army National Guard Col. Thomas “Alex” Elmore succeeded Col. Matthew Schell, commander of the 297th Regional Support Group, in a change of command ceremony at the Lestenkof Plaza here, Aug. 7, as part of a formal transfer of authority and responsibility... MORE

Members of the Alaska Army National Guard’s 297th Regional Support Group stand in formation at the Lestenkof Plaza on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during a change of command ceremony Aug 7, 2021. During the ceremony Col. Matthew Schell relinquished command of the unit to Col. Thomas “Alex” Elmore. This event marked the first time the unit has gathered together since returning from their nine-month rotation to Poland, supporting the European Deterrence Initiative and Atlantic Resolve missions, in March. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heidi Kroll)

Alaska National Guard assists Commissary in serving rural Alaska
August 8, 2021 — Retired Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Harry Alexi pushed a gray industrial-grade platform shopping cart at the Bethel Alaska Army National Guard Aviation Facility. He needed the cart’s capacity to load up with bags of flour, boxes of cereal, cases of mac and cheese – all at prices a fraction of what could be purchased locally... MORE

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Andrea Johnson and son, Greyson, shop during a Commissary sale Aug. 7, 2021, at the Alaska Army National Guard Aviation Facility, Bethel, Alaska. An Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III moved tons of groceries and supplies from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to Bethel to offer the goods to eligible residents at discount prices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by David Bedard/Released)

Alaska Army National Guard completes Innovative Readiness Training for the village of Telida
August 5, 2021 — An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the 211th General Support Aviation Battalion transported a skid-steer loader by way of slingload, July 27, from Nikolai to Telida, two villages located in the Alaskan interior... MORE

A 211th General Support Aviation Battalion CH-47 Chinook helicopter transports a skid-steer loader by slingload from Nicolai to the community of Telida, Alaska, as part of the Innovative Readiness Training program on July 27, 2021. The IRT program is designed to enhance mission readiness while addressing the needs within America's communities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

Maintenance Effectiveness Award goes to the Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing Maintenance Group
July 29, 2021 — The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Maintenance Group won the Maintenance Effectiveness Award for 2020 in the small aircraft maintenance unit category, recognizing it as one of the Air Force’s top maintenance units... MORE

Staff Sgt. Elliot St. Laurent, an Air National Guard crew chief with the 168th Wing, Eielson AirForce Base, Alaska, prepares to refuel a KC-135R Stratotanker at Ørland Air Station, Norway, March 10, 2020. Aircraft and personnel from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and active duty Air Force are working together in support of Exercise Cold Response 20. CR20 is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging Arctic environment with rugged terrain and extreme cold weather. We are able to maintain a global presence through the combined efforts of our active duty, National Guard, and Reserve partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. James Michaels)

Total Force C-17 crew chiefs earn JBER Pride of the Fleet laurels
July 29, 2021 — Total Force C-17 crew chiefs earn JBER Pride of the Fleet laurels... MORE

Alaska National Guard participates in DoD’s largest unclassified cyber defense exercise
July 27, 2021 — Alaska National Guard participates in DoD’s largest unclassified cyber defense exercise... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard infantry battalion conducts annual training
July 27, 2021 — Approximately 280 Alaska Army National Guardsmen from 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, conducted their two-week annual training July 10-25, primarily at Donnelly Training Area, located 107 miles southeast of Fairbanks, and west of Fort Greely... MORE

Indirect fire infantrymen with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment conducted live-fire training on various weapon systems at Donnelly Training Center, near Fort Greely, Alaska, July 19, during their annual training event. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dayton Will)

18-year mission with Mongolian counterparts comes to an end
July 23, 2021 — State partner liaisons redeploy to Alaska for the final time... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Ramone Gutierrez poses for a photo in Iraq, April 29, 2004. Gutierrez was the first liaison to accompany the Mongolian Armed Forces on a deployment during the Global War on Terrorism as part of the state partnership program. The SPP is a program that links a state’s National Guard with the armed forces or equivalent of a partner country in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship. (Courtesy photo)

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue injured hunter at Wood River
July 23, 2021 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued an injured hunter on Wood River near Fairbanks, July 22... MORE

Pilots and crew members of the Alaska Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment fly ground search and rescue teams with Alaska Mountain Rescue Group and MAT+SAR Search & Rescue to various locations on Pioneer Peak near Palmer, AK, to search for a missing hiker, June 15, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Grace Nechanicky)

Alaska Air National Guard medevacs injured U.S. Army Alaska paratrooper
July 22, 2021 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing medically evacuated an injured U.S. Army Alaska paratrooper July 14 from Malamute Drop Zone on JBER... MORE

Guardian Angel team of the 212th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, stabilizes and provides airborne medical care for a U.S. Army Alaska paratrooper during medevac July 14, 2021. The Soldier sustained injuries in a routine static-line jump over Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andre Marron/Released)