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212th Rescue Squadron marks change of command with unique Alaska backdrop
February 17, 2021
212th Rescue Squadron marks change of command with unique Alaska backdrop
Alaska Air Guard trains to support NASA human spaceflight program
February 9, 2021
Alaska Air National Guard personnel completed four weeks of training during Exercise H20 in Hawaii, Feb. 6, honing their long-range search and rescue capability for the NASA human spaceflight program they are responsible for supporting.
Alaska National Guard Colonel Wayne Don promoted to Brigadier General
February 8, 2021
Brig. Gen. Wayne Don, director of joint staff for the Alaska National Guard, was promoted as the newest general officer in Alaska at a ceremony in Wasilla, Feb. 6, becoming the highest-ranking Alaska Native currently serving in the Alaska National Guard.
176th Wing Airmen participate in Noble Defender rescue exercise
February 2, 2021
176th Wing Airmen participate in Noble Defender rescue exercise
176th Wing Religious Support Team helps by building bridges
December 14, 2020
176th Wing Religious Support Team helps by building bridges
Retired 176th Wing PJ, firefighter partners with Guardian Angels for rescue
December 1, 2020
Retired 176th Wing PJ, firefighter partners with Guardian Angels for rescue
Alaska Air Guardsman advocates for military, STEM careers for women in pageant win
November 18, 2020
Alaska Air Guardsman advocates for military, STEM careers for women in pageant win
Calabro succeeds Radford as 176th Operations Group commander
November 10, 2020
Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .
Airmen of 176th Wing nearly sweep Lance P. Sijan awards
November 5, 2020
Airmen of 176th Wing nearly sweep Lance P. Sijan awards
Air National Guard volunteers assist Mat-Su Valley kitchen to help meet local needs
October 2, 2020
Members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Force Support Flight Sustainment Services stand alongside the dedicated kitchen staff of Five Loaves, Two Fish Kitchen in Wasilla, Alaska, Sept. 22, 2020. “I have two extended families, my church and my military family,” said pastor Rick Cavens, retired Alaska Air National Guard chaplain who oversees the volunteer staff. “The National Guard has offered a tremendous helping hand during this difficult time of uncertainty. We’re very thankful for their hard work and dedication to helping the local community.” (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Seth LaCount/Released)