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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

U.S. Air Force Captain Seth Peterson, a helicopter pilot assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska, stands in front of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in a hanger at JBER Nov. 3, 2021. Capt. Peterson commissioned as an U.S. Air Force officer after serving as a U.S. Marine with the 4th Battalion.

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

The Alaska National Guard's Child & Youth Program hosted an annual Halloween event for the military youth and families within the Alaska National Guard at the Alaska National Guard armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. 30. The event consisted of treats, crafts, games and a movie screening. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Grace Nechanicky)

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

HC-130 crew chief gets on-the-job training with 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
October 19, 2021 — HC-130 crew chief gets on-the-job training with 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard; 176th Wing; 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; HC-130J Combat King II

Alaska Army National Guard rescue three hunters from an early season avalanche
October 7, 2021 — A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and crew from the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, provided helicopter evacuation to three hunters after an early season avalanche near a glacier above Hunter Creek Airstrip in the Knik River Valley late at night Oct. 6, 2021... MORE

An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the National Guard Readiness Center in Bethel, Alaska, carries volunteers during Operation Santa Claus in Napakiak, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2019. Operation Santa Claus is an annual event hosted by the Alaska National Guard and the Salvation Army. The Alaska National Guard started the event in 1956 and was joined by the Salvation Army more than 40 years ago. This partnership serves as a way for the military to care for isolated villages. Napaiak is a village in western Alaska with a population of around 350 people. Volunteers flew into the village to deliver gifts, school supplies, backpacks, ice cream and an opportunity to take a photo with Santa for the entire community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Farnsworth)

Fabrication Flight Arctic Guardian spearheads innovation for unit
October 6, 2021 — Fabrication Flight Arctic Guardian spearheads innovation for unit... MORE

Arctic Guardian supports Operation Allies Welcome
October 5, 2021 — Operation Allies Welcome cultivates multicultural calling... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Sharon Queenie, left, and Judy Phommathep, assigned to the 176th Air Defense Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during a break as public safety team members at TF Liberty Village 3, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 19, 2021.