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Alaska Army National Guard rescues distressed hunter at Tyone River
September 10, 2021 — The Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, rescued a distressed hunter at Tyone River, which is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Lake Louise, Sept. 9... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen partner with NPS to rescue bear-mauling victim
September 9, 2021 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing saved a hunter mauled by a bear Sept. 8 in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve... MORE

Alaska National Guard Soldiers assist Louisiana in aftermath of Hurricane Ida
September 8, 2021 — The Alaska National Guard is in Louisiana this week providing assistance to the Louisiana National Guard and civil authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which struck the state Aug. 29... MORE

Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys
September 8, 2021 — Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard hosts maintenance showcase for local business partners
August 23, 2021 — The Alaska Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion hosted members of local-area businesses and organizations here, Aug. 20, for a maintenance showcase as part of the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while also serving in the AK-ARNG... MORE

Alaska Army Guard recruiting debuts new program for high school credit, first recruit to use it returns from basic
August 19, 2021 — The Alaska Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion debuted a new program earlier this year for recruits to earn high school credit for their time in basic combat training. The first Soldier to take advantage of this opportunity, Pfc. Hunter Skaw, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina earlier this month, just two weeks before starting his senior year at Colony High School in Wasilla... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue 3 occupants from 2 plane crashes
August 16, 2021 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued four occupants from two aircraft crashes Aug. 12 and 14... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard helps rescue injured man after falling into Yentna River
August 14, 2021 — Medevac aircrew from the Alaska Army National Guard provided emergency medical assistance and helicopter medical evacuation to a 75-year old man after he fell into a river and drowned, requiring immediate resuscitation and sustaining multiple injuries, Aug. 12... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues hiker near Glacier Pass
August 10, 2021 — The Alaska State Trooper Search and Rescue coordinator contacted the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center Aug. 6 around 7:30 p.m. for assistance to rescue a hiker in distress near Glacier Pass... MORE

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