Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ben Russell, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with the 207th Aviation Troop Command, poses with the SECDEF Employer Support Freedom Award during an award ceremony Sept. 4, 2025. Russel nominated his employer, the Anchorage Fire Department for the award and the AFD was one of 15 organizations nationwide that received it for their commitment to excellence and taking care of those who serve. (Alaska National Guard photo by Seth LaCount)