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Alaska Army National Guard rescues four boaters stranded on Kuskokwim River
May 10, 2021 — A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter aircrew with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, rescued four individuals and a dog this morning after they became stuck in a boat on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel, Alaska... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard rescues two near Knik Glacier
May 10, 2021 — Aircrew from the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, rescued a father and his daughter near Knik Glacier after their off-road vehicle was stuck in water Saturday night... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard aircrew and pararescuemen save stranded hikers
May 3, 2021 — Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s search and rescue aircrew and pararescue teams saved two stranded hikers on Rainbow Peak trail early this morning, after one hiker experienced an injury and was unable to continue hiking for several hours as nightfall and colder temperatures set in... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk is in Bethel for spring flood season
April 29, 2021 — The Alaska National Guard prepositioned a hoist-capable UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Bethel April 27 as part of the State’s effort to prepare for disaster response during the 2021 spring flood season, considering the potential threat of flooding along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers... MORE

Aiming high from the foundation up
April 27, 2021 — Building from the ground up brings a new meaning to aiming high and is what you will find Structural Airmen accomplishing out in the wild blue yonder. Structural is an integral part of Air Force operations constructing, repairing, and building from the foundation.Airman 1st Class Evan Offie is a structural journeyman in the 168th Wing Civil... MORE

Alaska National Guard armory honor pole restored by original artists, Vietnam veteran and son
April 27, 2021 — The Alaska National Guard’s honor pole, which is a monument dedicated to the profound contributions of Alaska Natives to the safety and heritage of the state in the past and present, proudly sits in front of the Alaska National Guard armory here and is seen by everyone who enters the building. This 11.5-foot pole, built by George Bennett Sr., a Vietnam war veteran and rural veteran liaison with Alaska’s Veterans Affairs, and his son, James Bennett, was refurbished April 16-17 after 12 years of standing tall in front of the building... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard deploys Black Hawk to Bethel for spring floods season
April 26, 2021 — The Alaska National Guard will send a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Bethel tomorrow as part of the State’s effort to prepare for disaster response during the 2021 spring flood season... MORE

168th Wing connects with Civil Air Patrol
April 23, 2021 — During the 168th Wing April unit training assembly, local Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Fairbanks, Eielson, Delta, and Tok, had the chance to see the mission and hear from Airmen firsthand... MORE

Bethel, Tuluksak and Chevak communities discuss disaster processes with the state
April 14, 2021 — Commissioner for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, traveled to Western Alaska last week to meet with Tribal leaders and citizens in Bethel, Tuluksak and Chevak to discuss disaster assistance measures and processes in light of recent emergencies that have occurred in the region, and in preparation for the upcoming flood season... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard commander promoted to brigadier general
April 12, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Tracy Smith, assistant adjutant general-Air and commander of the Alaska Air National Guard, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony here, April 1. Retired Brig. Gen. Blake Gettys presided over the ceremony... MORE