National Guard Bureau awards Alaska National Guard with excellence in diversity award
Students at the Andreafski High School perform a traditional Yup’ik dance for members of the Alaska Air and Army National Guard in St. Mary’s, Alaska, March 31, 2023. The AVCP recently partnered with the Alaska National Guard to provide recruiting information and resources through their Tribal Job Centers. The initiative kicked off in St. Mary’s with presentations from AVCP and AKNG at the Andreafski High School where representatives interacted with students, parents, teachers, and community members. AVCP provides community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy for the people and 56 tribes of Western Alaska. (Alaska National Guard photo by Balinda O’Neal)