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Tech. Sgt. Katie Cramer, right, with the 176th Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron, leads the crew while placing and finishing 18 cubic yards of concrete for the footers on home site number six during the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 24, 2021. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program and the Cherokee Nation that constructs new single-family homes and supporting infrastructure for eligible Cherokee Nation veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Cook)

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Airmen from all trades, with the 176th Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron, raise the second exterior wall in unison as they construct the first home in the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 18, 2021. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program and the Cherokee Nation that constructs new single-family homes and supporting infrastructure for eligible Cherokee Nation veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Cook)

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Alaska Air Guardsmen with the 176th Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a pad for a 30 cubic foot concrete foundation pour while participating in the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 27, 2021. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program and the Cherokee Nation that constructs new single-family homes and supporting infrastructure for eligible Cherokee Nation veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Keegan)

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Tech. Sgt. Katie Cramer, with the 176th Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Equipment Shop, digs a trench with a mini-excavator in preparation for pouring concrete footers on home site six while participating in the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 26, 2021. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program and the Cherokee Nation that constructs new single-family homes and supporting infrastructure for eligible Cherokee Nation veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Keegan)

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Senior Airman Ryan Pickett, with the 176th Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight, smiles with excitement as he finishes pouring 18 cubic yards of concrete on home site number six while participating in the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 24, 2021. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program and the Cherokee Nation that constructs new single-family homes and supporting infrastructure for eligible Cherokee Nation veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Cook)

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176th Force Support Flight upgrades, reflags as 176th Force Support Squadron

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176th Force Support Flight upgrades, reflags as 176th Force Support Squadron

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176th Force Support Flight upgrades, reflags as 176th Force Support Squadron

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176th Force Support Flight upgrades, reflags as 176th Force Support Squadron

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An Alaska Army National Guard Ch-47 Chinook helicopter departs Bryant Army Airfield Dec. 11, 2020

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Representatives from local businesses participate in the Alaska Army National Guard’s Culinary Showcase, an event celebrating the launch of the new Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Representatives from local businesses participate in the Alaska Army National Guard’s Culinary Showcase, an event celebrating the launch of the new Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Representatives from local businesses participate in the Alaska Army National Guard’s Culinary Showcase, an event celebrating the launch of the new Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Master Sgt. Lala Kauahi prepares food during a culinary demonstration by Alaska Army National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14, as part of the Alaska Army National Guard’s new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Sgt. Patricia Catacutan and Master Sgt. Lala Kauahi prepare food during a culinary demonstration by Alaska Army National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14, as part of the Alaska Army National Guard’s new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Sgt. Patricia Catacutan and Master Sgt. Lala Kauahi prepare food during a culinary demonstration by Alaska Army National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14, as part of the Alaska Army National Guard’s new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Laile Fairbairn, managing partner of Spenard Roadhouse, Snow City Cafe, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse and Crush Wine Bistro, and Lexa Gokey, chef at the Bridge Seafood Restaurant, watch a culinary demonstration by Alaska National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14. The demonstration offered local businesses a behind the scenes look at the Alaska Army National Guard culinary career field to introduce employers to the new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Sgt. Patricia Catacutan prepares food during a culinary demonstration by Alaska Army National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14, as part of the Alaska Army National Guard’s new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Sgt. Patricia Catacutan prepares food during a culinary demonstration by Alaska Army National Guard culinary specialists on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14, as part of the Alaska Army National Guard’s new Partnership for Youth Success program. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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Representatives from local businesses participate in the Alaska Army National Guard’s Culinary Showcase, an event celebrating the launch of the new Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 14. The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and a cross section of private businesses, universities, and public institutions. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential civilian employment while serving their country. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edward Eagerton)

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