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Pave Hawk pilot at home in Alaska with 176th Wing
March 3, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – In Alaska bush pilot circles, a serpentine network of mountain passes compose the aviation arteries that make transiting the state’s rugged terrain in small... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues possible stroke victim
February 23, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Members of the 176th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard medically evacuated a possible stroke victim Feb. 20 at Stoney River Lodge 200 miles west of... MORE

Hawaii, Alaska ANG practice rescue capabilities
February 19, 2021 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard's 204th Airlift Squadron wrapped up a month-long search and rescue exercise around Oahu Feb. 6, alongside partners... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen transport woman in labor
January 4, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing evacuated a pregnant woman experiencing medical complications on Dec. 15, transporting her from the village of... MORE

168th Wing keeps the holiday spirit alive in 2020
December 22, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – The 168th Wing's holiday celebration was a little different this year, with masks and social distancing due to COVID-19, but it still brought joy to families... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue snowmachiner
December 8, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard Airmen of the 176th Wing rescued an injured snowmachiner Dec. 6 near Petersville about 95 miles north of Anchorage and just south of... MORE

Alaska National Guard rescues two hikers near Cooper Landing
December 1, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued two distressed hikers Nov. 29 near Cooper Landing about 60 miles south of Anchorage. Alaska Air... MORE

Cargo aircraft turned rescue platform for astronaut recovery
November 20, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – It’s Nov. 13, two days before a historic rocket launch, and a helicopter pilot approaches a cargo jet on a clear morning at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. He... MORE

Alaska Guardsman advocates military, STEM careers for women
November 19, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – For many Americans, getting behind the wheel for a first solo drive is a rite of passage.For Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Elizabeth McJannet-Bratton,... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue injured hiker
October 27, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing rescued an injured hiker Oct. 25 at Byron Glacier, southeast of Anchorage near Portage. Alaska Air... MORE

Alaska Air Guard unveils new tail flash on Stratotanker
October 20, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing was unveiled Oct. 15, showcasing a new tail flash. The 168th Wing continues to have strong ties... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard assists Mat-Su Valley kitchen
October 5, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Since mid-August, Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Force Support Flight Sustainment Services have volunteered their time to assist the Five... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue hunter
September 14, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter injured in an ATV accident Sept. 11 near Farewell Airport northwest of Anchorage. Alaska... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues injured hunter on mountain
September 9, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter who was critically injured in a 100-foot fall Sept. 6 near the Eagle River Nature Center... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues hunter near Bird Creek
September 8, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter with a lacerated leg Sept. 4 near Bird Creek southwest of Anchorage. Alaska Air National... MORE

Alaska National Guard Airmen rescue hunter at national park
September 1, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter in distress Aug. 30 at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Alaska Air National... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue firefighter
August 17, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing rescued an Anchorage Fire Department firefighter Aug. 16 near Beluga Point south of Anchorage near the... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues hiker on Pioneer Peak
July 30, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Responding to a request for assistance last night from the Alaska State Troopers, the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing rescued an injured hiker. Airmen... MORE

Alaska Air Guard rescues distressed hiker at Mount Williwaw
July 28, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a distressed hiker July 26 at Mount Williwaw east of Anchorage. Alaska National Guard Master Sgt. Andre Marron, Alaska... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescues four distressed hikers
July 22, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Air National Guard rescued four distressed hikers from Crow Pass Trail, which runs between Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center, July 20. The... MORE

New York National Guard honors Korean War MIA

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Pennsylvania National Guard aviators find lost hikers

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