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Commentary: Alaska National Guard Airman shares perspective
November 19, 2021 — An Alaska Air National Guardsman shares her perspective and experiences while supporting Operation Allies Welcome at Liberty Village, NJ... MORE

Pratt assumes command chief responsibilities for 176th Wing
November 19, 2021 — Pratt assumes command chief responsibilities for 176th Wing... MORE

A Veteran's career unimagined
November 15, 2021 — Master Sgt. Lisa Espinoza could not have imagined the situations, opportunities, places she would travel and people her career would bring to her life when she joined the United States Air Force twenty years ago. Espinoza currently serves in the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard, and will soon retire... MORE

Airlifter Tanker’s Association recognizes Arctic Guardians for evacuation of Afghans
November 6, 2021 — Airlifter Tanker’s Association recognizes Arctic Guardians for evacuation of Afghans... MORE

From grunt to Guardian: Arctic Guardian HH-60 pilot draws on service as Recon Marine
November 4, 2021 — From grunt to Guardian: Arctic Guardian HH-60 pilot draws on service as Recon Marine... MORE

Arctic Guard PJs partner with Army Guard for mass casualty exercise
November 3, 2021 — Arctic Guard PJs partner with Army Guard for mass casualty exercise... MORE

Warrior and Family Services support Alaska Guardsmen and families
November 2, 2021 — As citizen-Soldiers and Airmen, members of the Alaska National Guard train continuously to stay prepared to protect the state and nation during a multitude of circumstances – from devastating earthquakes to international pandemics, or even overseas deployments in support of the United States’ federal missions. But who can our Guardsmen turn to when they or their families are in need of support themselves? The one-stop resource for all needs of Guard members and their families is Warrior and Family Services... MORE

Arctic Guardian civil engineers train for chemical-protective operations
October 27, 2021 — Arctic Guardian civil engineers train for chemical-protective operations... MORE

176th Wing detects, tracks and identifies Russian aircraft entering Air Defense Identification Zone
October 25, 2021 — The 176th Air Defense Squadron played a key role in the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command Region detection, tracking and identification of five Russian aircraft entering the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone Oct. 21... MORE

Alaska National Guard participates in Red Ribbon Week
October 25, 2021 — During Red Ribbon Week, the Alaska National Guard partnered with state and local agencies in virtually presenting to the students across Alaska. Spanning from October 23rd to the 31st, the anti-drug abuse initiative engages students from elementary school to high school with the 2021 theme of “Drug Free Looks Like Me”... MORE