Alaska National Guard rescues 4 in 4 missions during July 4 weekend
260702-Z-FC240-1002.JPG Photo By: Courtesy photo

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - A G Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, HH-60M Black Hawk crew chief hoists a hiker stranded on Matanuska Peak July 2, 2026. The rescue required the hoist-capable helicopter due to the vertical terrain. (Courtesy photo)


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