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Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen return to Fairbanks, Alaska, Sept. 30 from assisting Nome community residents affected by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. The Alaska Joint Task Force members removed more than 180,000 pounds of storm-related debris and logged more than 3,000 work hours across 32 communities. (Alaska National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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Bernedette Alvanna Stimpfle, director of the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council, reunites with Sgt. Dempsey Woods and Tech Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, former students of hers, during Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 21, 2022. Soldiers and Airmen of Joint Task Force-Nome during Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 21, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Bradford Jackson)

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Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hugs his cousin, Patti Oksoktaruk Lillie during the First Alaskans Institute Elder and Native Youth conference held in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022. The conference gives Alaska Native youth opportunities to meet with elders in their communities and learn how to advocate for themselves and their people as well as connect with others. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

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Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk is a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 176th Wing. Shoogukwruk comes from a long line of military veterans, but is the first person in his family to serve in the Air Force. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

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Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk is a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 176th Wing. Shoogukwruk comes from a long line of military veterans, but is the first person in his family to serve in the Air Force. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

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Tech. Sgt. Blassi Shoogukwruk, a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives artwork from a young participant in the Elder and Native Youth conference held by the First Alaskans Institute in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022. The conference gives Alaska Native youth opportunities to meet with elders in their communities and learn how to advocate for themselves and their people as well as connect with others. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

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Arctic Guardians rescue 3 boaters on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel

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Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the Nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the Nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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211th Rescue Squadron deploys to Southwest Asia

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211th Rescue Squadron deploys to Southwest Asia

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211th Rescue Squadron deploys to Southwest Asia

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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