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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Dickerson, a loadmaster assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, creates a timeline for a HC-130J Combat King II’s simulated search and rescue over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Dickerson, a loadmaster assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts a preflight check on a HC-130J Combat King II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Aerospace Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Moloney, a loadmaster assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts a preflight check on a HC-130J Combat King II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Aerospace Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 176th Maintenance Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, check a HC-130J Combat King II prior to takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Aerospace Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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A U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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A U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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A U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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A U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, during Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Moloney, a loadmaster assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, drops a freefall bundle of supplies to a simulated victim during a search and rescue exercise over Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021, as part of Operation Noble Defender. Operation Noble Defender is a North American Air Defense Command air-defense operation which allows dynamic training for operational readiness in an arctic environment.

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176th Wing Religious Support Team helps by building bridges

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Retired 176th Wing PJ, firefighter partners with Guardian Angels for rescue

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Retired 176th Wing PJ, firefighter partners with Guardian Angels for rescue

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Alaska Air Guardsman advocates for military, STEM careers for women in pageant win

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Alaska Air Guardsman advocates for military, STEM careers for women in pageant win

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Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .

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Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .

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Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .

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Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .

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Alaska Air National Guard Col. Matthew Calabro succeeds Col. Kenneth Radford as 176th Mission Support Group commander .

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Members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Force Support Flight Sustainment Services stand alongside the dedicated kitchen staff of Five Loaves, Two Fish Kitchen in Wasilla, Alaska, Sept. 22, 2020. “I have two extended families, my church and my military family,” said pastor Rick Cavens, retired Alaska Air National Guard chaplain who oversees the volunteer staff. “The National Guard has offered a tremendous helping hand during this difficult time of uncertainty. We’re very thankful for their hard work and dedication to helping the local community.” (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Seth LaCount/Released)

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