Alaska National Guard

Alaska Air National Guard responds to 2 plane crashes, rescues 2 pilots

By David Bedard | Sept. 11, 2026

Alaska Air National Guardsmen of 176th Wing rescued two pilots in two separate plane crashes Sept. 10.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at JBER opened the first mission after receiving a report from a Good Samaritan of a...

Former Alaska Air National Guardsman earns Distinguished Flying Cross

By Alaska National Guard Public Affairs with reporting by Louisiana Division of Veterans Affairs | Sept. 2, 2026

Former Alaska Air National Guardsman earns Distinguished Flying Cross...

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 4 plane crash victims at Montague Island

By David Bedard | Sept. 2, 2026

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 4 plane crash victims at Montague Island...

Alaska Organized Militia deploys to support Tok wildfire response

By AKNG news release | Aug. 25, 2026

Alaska Organized Militia deploys to support Tok wildfire response...

Alaska Army National Guard aviation featured in ‘Arctic Extreme’ film

By | Aug. 24, 2026

The Alaska Army National Guard will take to the giant screen with the premiere of Arctic Extreme: Aviation on the Edge, a documentary style film offering audiences a rare, immersive look at the Soldiers, aircraft and missions...

Alaska National Guard rescues 3 plane crash victims near Bettles

By | Aug. 21, 2026

Alaska National Guard rescues 3 plane crash victims near Bettles...