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Alaska Army National Guard Spc. Sharhan Sylva, a wheeled vehicle mechanic, 207th Aviation Regiment, carries sandbags to reinforce the Koyuk Native Store warehouse for Operation Merbok Response in Koyuk, Alaska Sept. 28, 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 National Guard photo by Sgt. Seth LaCount)

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Alaska National Guard 1st Sgt. Oliver Meza, assigned to the Counterdrug Support Program, gives a presentation on Red Ribbon Week to the students of Iditarod Elementary in Wasilla, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2022. The Alaska National Guard collaborates with the Drug Enforcement Agency and local and state agencies in bolstering a sense of community and support in drug prevention awareness for Red Ribbon Week 2022. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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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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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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ESGR recognizes Alaska business with their highest award

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Sgt. Kekoa Macloves, an instructor for the wellness camp from 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regt. and Pvt. Mark Salta, an infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regt. prepare protein bowls as part of a nutrition class taught by Sgt. 1st Class Melissa Ferguson, an officer candidate school instructor with 207th Multi-Functional Training Regt. during the annual wellness camp held at Camp Carroll, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 30, 2022. The annual wellness camp focused on the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness concept and prepares Soldiers to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. (Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Mazos-Vega)

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