Bethel couple recognized for decades of service to the Alaska Guard
Rachel Sallaffie, right, and her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Sallaffie, left, hug family and friends as they pass through a receiving line following a retirement ceremony at the National Guard armory in Bethel, Aug. 19, 2022. Sallaffie served more than 23 years in the National Guard and active-duty components of the U.S. Army, and officially retired July 31, 2022. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal)