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Family Programs new orientation shifts focus from Guardsmen to families
November 7, 2022 — The Alaska National Guard Warrior & Family Services is on a new mission to ensure every Alaska National Guard family is educated about the resources and information available to them through a new program named Guard Smart. The Warrior & Family Services team christened the program with a mixture of new and seasoned Alaska Air and Army National Guard families at the AKNG armory on JBER, Nov. 4... MORE

The Alaska National Guard Warrior & Family Services team christened their new Guard Smart orientation program to a mixture of new and seasoned Alaska Air and Army National Guard families at the AKNG armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Nov. 4, 2022.

168th Wing Airmen stay mission ready with CBRN training
November 7, 2022 — Team Eielson exercised the capability to accomplish their mission while countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats during Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska... MORE

Tech Sgt. Breanna Oswalt, left, and Master Sgt. Quindell Dixon of the 168th Force Support Squadron ensure their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear is tightened properly as wingmen during exercise Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. Golden Raven 23-1 was a readiness inspection testing the capabilities to deploy Airmen effectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Alaska Native Guardsman driven to serve after early childhood experience
November 1, 2022 — In a cabin nine miles from his home village of White Mountain, Alaska, Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron took his first ride in a UH-1 Huey helicopter at the tender age of three... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives artwork from a young participant in the Elder and Native Youth conference held by the First Alaskans Institute in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022. The conference gives Alaska Native youth opportunities to meet with elders in their communities and learn how to advocate for themselves and their people as well as connect with others. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

Arctic Guardians rescue 3 boaters on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel
October 31, 2022 — Arctic Guardians rescue 3 boaters on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel... MORE

Alaska National Guard pararescueman shares story for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 26, 2022 — Following a federal declaration in 1988, October became the official observation month for disability employment awareness. The Alaska National Guard recognizes the contributions of its members with disabilities all year around; however, this month reaffirms the commitment to provide equal opportunities for all... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the Nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

Arctic Guardians rescue 6 snowmachiners at College Glacier
October 25, 2022 — Arctic Guardians rescue 6 snowmachiners at College Glacier... MORE

168th Wing Maintenance Squadron hangs refueling boom in Colorado Springs
October 24, 2022 — In a sleepy aviation complex on the west side of the Colorado Springs Airport, lies a retired KC-97 Stratofreighter (an Ariel Refueling aircraft reminiscent of the Korean war) that has been repurposed as part of an aviation-themed restaurant... MORE

Members of the 168th Wing stand next to the KC-97 Stratofreighter for a photo after installing the refueling boom. The members volunteered to attach the refueling boom as a community service project to honor the aircraft's legacy while attending a leadership course in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Courtesy photo)

211th Rescue Squadron deploys to Southwest Asia
October 18, 2022 — 211th Rescue Squadron deploys to Southwest Asia... MORE

ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award
October 11, 2022 — ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award... MORE

Wellness Camp renews Soldiers' confidence with Army H2F concept
October 6, 2022 — For decades, the Army physical fitness program has been based on two things: passing the Army Physical Fitness Test and meeting height and weight standards. If Soldiers struggled with either of those, their free time was spent on the treadmill at the gym or crash dieting to drop weight quickly before the next test. However, if they needed an extra... MORE

Sgt. Terry Proud, an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regt., rows as part of the baseline physical fitness test for the wellness camp held at Camp Carroll, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2022. The annual wellness camp focuses on the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness concept and prepares Soldiers to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)