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A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Alaska Air National Guard, 176th Composite Group, is loaded wih personnel and equipment at Malamute Drop Zone during combined Army-Air Force live fire exercises (CALFEX IV) at the Yukon Command Training Site

A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Alaska Air National Guard, 176th Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX IV Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Anatoly Kachenko and Alexander Kendr, Soviet defectors, discuss their defection to the United States with AIRMAN Tom McDowell, Alaska Air National Guard. Forged documents enabled the two men to join other journalist covering ceremonies for the arrival of the joint Soviet-American Bering Bridge Expedition in Little Diomede. By attending the event, they were able to seek out an Alaska National Guardsman and request asylum in the United States

Anatoly Kachenko and Alexander Kendr, Soviet defectors, discuss their ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Diomede State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Ed Boyce Release Status: Releas... More

Approved insignia for: Headquarters, Alaska Air National Guard

Approved insignia for: Headquarters, Alaska Air National Guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A1C Joel Bell, crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, signals aircrewmen during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A1C Joel Bell, crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, does a post-flight check on an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A crew chief from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, adjusts controls on a power cart while servicing an F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

TSGT Vince Smith and A1C Whiddon of Eielson's 5055th Range Squadron operate controls at the Video Evaluation Facility, receiving live video reports of pilots' bomb drops during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

TSGT Vince Smith and A1C Whiddon of Eielson's 5055th Range Squadron op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital display terminal shows aircraft positions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital displa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group II (MAG-11), El Toro, California, await takeoff instructions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN 1ST Class Andrew Ecker, back, STAFF SGT. Drew, middle, and AIRMAN 1 Class Tyron Flynn load a Mark 84 bomb under the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-AW-242), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, does a preflight inspection on an F/A-18D Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

LGEN Thomas G. McInerney, 11st Air Force commander, welcomes aircrews participating in Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

LGEN Thomas G. McInerney, 11st Air Force commander, welcomes aircrews ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

MASTER SGT. Mark Mahoney, 210th Air Rescue Squadron (Alaska Air National Guard), parachutes right to the red target as a Russian soldier looks on during an air drop on the small Arctic Ocean island. A 34-member American team joined 40 Russian military personnel in a search and rescue exercise

MASTER SGT. Mark Mahoney, 210th Air Rescue Squadron (Alaska Air Nation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stolbovoi Island State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

An MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 210th Air Rescue Squadron (Alaska Air National Guard) and a Russian M1-8 helicopter wait on the frozen ground during a search and rescue exercise involving 34 Americans and 40 Russians

An MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 210th Air Rescue Squadron (Ala...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stolbovoi Island State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, trudges through deep snow blanketing the Chugach Mountains during a training mission. This image was used in the April 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, 210th Rescue Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescueman with the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, as he unrolls wrapping to splint US Air Force Technical Sergeant Brent Widenhouse's leg as a 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60L Pavehawk helicopter hovers nearby. This image was used in the April 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescuema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter draws near a C-130 Hercules for an aerial refueling. This image was used in the April 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

A 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, HH-60 Pavehawk hel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescueman with the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, as he prepares to splint US Air Force Technical Sergeant Brent Widenhouse's leg as a 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60L Pavehawk helicopter hovers nearby. This image was used in the April 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescuema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescueman with the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, as he calls into his aircrew that he is ready for a pickup. This image was used in the April 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Shot of US Air Force Technical Sergeant Steve Lupenski, a pararescuema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy, perform a formal retreat. The Satellite Academy consists of four months of training two nights a week, except the last two weeks which are eight hours a day and taught by an instructor from the Air National Guard Training and Education Center from McGee-Tyson. Students receive in-resident credit for the NCO Academy, but get the advantage of staying at home, and reducing costs to the Air National Guard. Students left to right are, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Paul A. Bobby, TSGT Troy L. Clinkenbeard, TSGT Mark A. Moraes, TSGT Dawn C. Hansen, TSGT Richard L. Shull, TSGT Lyn M. Garrett, TSGT Leigh A. Norman...

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Sate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy, perform a formal retreat. The Satellit... More

STAFF Sergeant Gerardo H. Day and AIRMAN First Class Raymond Ashcraft, 176 Security Forces Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, retire the flags during a formal retreat performed by the students of the 176 Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy. The Satelite Academy consists of four months of training two nights a week, except the last two weeks which are eight hours a day and taught by an instructor from the Air National Guard Training and Education Center from McGee-Tyson. Students receive in-resident credit for the NCO Academy, but get the advantage of staying at home, and reducing costs to the Air National Guard. Students left to right are, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Paul S. Bobby...

STAFF Sergeant Gerardo H. Day and AIRMAN First Class Raymond Ashcraft,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Staff Sergeant Gerardo H. Day and Airman First Class Raymond Ashcraft, 176 Security Forces Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard,... More

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy, perform a formal retreat. The Satellite Academy consists of four months of training two nights a week, except the last two weeks which are eight hours a day and taught by an instructor from the Air National Guard Training and Education Center from McGee-Tyson. Students recieve in-resident credit for the NCO Academy, but get the advantage of staying at home, and reducing costs to the Air National Guard. Students left to right are, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Richard L. Shull, TSGT Dawn C. Hansen, TSGT Rebecca R. McClung, TSGT Mark A. Moraes, TSGT Troy L. Clinkenbeard, TSGT Lyn M. Garrett, TSGT Leigh A...

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Sate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy, perform a formal retreat. The Satellit... More

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Satellite NCO Academy, perform a formal retreat. The Satellite Academy consists of four months of training two nights a week, except the last two weeks which are eight hours a day and taught by an instructor from the Air National Guard Training and Education Center from McGee-Tyson. Students receive in-resident credit for the NCO Academy, but get the advantage of staying at home, and reducing costs to the Air National Guard. Students left to right are, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Taggart J. Hooper, TSGT Sherri M. Moran, TSGT Leigh A. Norman, TSGT Lyn. M Garrett, TSGT Paul S. Bobby

Students of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing's 3rd annual Sate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anchorage State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Paul D. Charron, Ak Ang Release Status: Releas... More

Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Hall (right) observes the ticket taking process at the Valdez airport ensuring that all is secure. Members of the 168th Security Forces Squadron are providing a presence at Alaska's airports as part of the heightened security requested by the President, as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Hall (right) observes t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Ca... More

From the control tower, Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Francis Yaska, looks over the Valdez airport ensuring that all is secure. Members of the 168th Security Forces Squadron are providing a presence at Alaska's airports as part of the heightened security requested by the President, as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

From the control tower, Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Franci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Ca... More

A member of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadron (RQS), Kulis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Alaska (AK), parachutes in with the American flag to the 2004 Arctic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

A member of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

At the Arctic Thunder Air Show on Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadron (RQS), Kulis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), AK, make their entrance jumping out of a USAF C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft, 517th Airlift Squadron (AS), Elmendorf AFB, AK

At the Arctic Thunder Air Show on Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadron (RQS), Kulis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Alaska (AK), make their entrance to the Arctic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), AK, jumping from a cargo aircraft

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

A member of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadron (RQS), Kulis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Alaska (AK), parachutes in with the Alaska State flag to the 2004 Arctic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

A member of the Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 210th Rescue Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

Master Sergeant Keith Henrys, assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, watches as a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) use a Drogue type refueling system.

Master Sergeant Keith Henrys, assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Squa...

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (Jul. 21, 2004) Master Sergeant Keith Henrys, assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, watches as a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Blac... More

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) GR-4 Tornado fighter-bomber aircraft flies in formation alongside an Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), KC-13R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during an aerial refueling mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) GR-4 Tornado fighter-bomber aircraft fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Anthony Nelson, Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys, KC-135R Boom Operator, 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), refuels a US Navy (USN) Strike fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack craft by using the KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling craft refueling boom drogue basket during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their fighting skills, exchange...

Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys, KC-135R Boom Operator, 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS)... More

An Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), awaits the arrival of three German Air Force (Luftwaffe) GR-4 Tornado fighter-bomber aircraft for an on-station aerial refueling mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

An Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

An aerial refueling drogue basket hangs from the refueling boom of an Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

An aerial refueling drogue basket hangs from the refueling boom of an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

040826-F-4691W-010 (Aug. 26, 2004)This construction site is the new Joint Security Forces (JSF) complex being built at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). When it is completed, it will serve as the Headquarters (HQ) or both active duty USAF and Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) personnel. U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Rachel Walters(RELEASED)

040826-F-4691W-010 (Aug. 26, 2004)This construction site is the new Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Rachel E. Walters, USAF Release Sta... More

040826-F-4691W-003 (Aug. 26, 2004)Civilian contractors at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), are working on the new Joint Security Forces (JSF) complex, which will serve as the new Headquarters (HQ) facility for both active duty USAF and Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) personnel. U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Rachel Walters (RELEASED)

040826-F-4691W-003 (Aug. 26, 2004)Civilian contractors at Eielson Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Rachel E. Walters, USAF Release Sta... More

A mother moose and her two calves graze near the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Sept.11, 2004. In the background are U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft belonging to the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, home based at Eielson. Moose are a common site on Eielson and throughout Alaska. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

A mother moose and her two calves graze near the flight line at Eielso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, 168th Air Refueling Wing, studies a compass as he leads a three-man team to a safe area in a simulated bailout over enemy territory map reading and compass use scenario on Oct. 3, 2004, during a Combat Survival Task evaluation being conducted on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

Alaska Air National Guard SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, 168th Air Refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, assist an injured AIRMAN shortly after a simulated mortar attack during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, assist a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, take cover in a bunker during a mortar attack as a part of the Operational Readiness Inspection at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, take cov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. William Woods, 18th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Wing, decontaminates a MAJ. from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. William Woods, 18th Fighter Squadron, 354th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker refueler aircraft, takes off from the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratota...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

An Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Air Refueling Wing, , KC-135R Stratotanker refueler, parked on the flightline in the morning hours at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

An Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Air Refueling Wing, , KC-135R Stra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, assist an injured AIRMAN shortly after a simulated mortar attack during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, assist a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, transport an injured AIRMAN to safety shortly after a simulated mortar attack during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 5, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing personnel, transpor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces, AIRMAN, watches for enemies while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture level 2 during the Operational Readiness Inspection Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 7, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang Release Status: Relea... More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) conducts in-flight refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) conducts in...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 01, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) conducts in-flight refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard. CVW-2 i... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an F/A-18C Hornet conducts in-flight refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an F/A-18C Hornet conducts in-flight refu...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 01, 2004) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), lower right, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Marauders of Strike Fighter Squadr... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an F/A-18C Hornet conducts in-flight refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an F/A-18C Hornet conducts in-flight refu...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 01, 2004) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), right, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Marauders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eig... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet conducts in-flight refueling from an U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet conducts in-flight refueling from an U.S. Air ...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 04, 2004) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), conducts in-flight refueling from an U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to t... More

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, undergoes a complete brake change during maintenance inspection inside a hangar at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Dec. 20. 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Ala...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard sit on the snow-covered flight line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Dec. 21, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 18th Wing, Kadena...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

Alaska Air National Guard 144th Airlift Squadron AIRMAN does a preflight check on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Royal Thai Naval Base, Thailand, on Jan. 26, 2005.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

Alaska Air National Guard 144th Airlift Squadron AIRMAN does a preflig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Royal Thai Naval Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft boom operator with the 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Alaska Air National Guard, completes a check list prior to a refueling mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. The 168 ARW is the only Arctic-region refueling unit for all of Pacific Air Forces, and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, a KC-135 Stratotanker airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley (right), a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft boom operator, completes a check list prior to a refueling mission while MAJ. Bryan White (left seat) and 1ST LT. Ben Jones (right seat), prepare the aircraft for departure at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. The Airmen are from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard. The 168th ARW is the only Arctic-region refueling unit for all of Pacific Air Forces, and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley (right), a KC-135 Stratotan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft boom operator from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, completes an equipment function check prior to a refueling mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. The 168th ARW is the only Arctic-region refueling unit for all of Pacific Air Forces, and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley, a KC-135 Stratotanker airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Bryan White (left), a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot, and MASTER SGT. Bill Miller, review a pre-flight checklist prior to a refueling mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. Both Airmen are from the 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Alaska Air National Guard. The 168th ARW is the only Arctic-region refueling unit for all of Pacific Air Forces, and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Bryan White (left), a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

Four KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, sit on the flightline during snow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. The 168 ARW is the only Arctic-region refueling unit for all of Pacific Air Forces, and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

Four KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, from the 168th Air Refueling Wing,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

Major Richard Mooney (left), a flight doctor with the 354th Medical Operations Squadron, watches as MAJ. Bryan White (left seat), and 1ST LT. Ben Jones (right seat), consult with MAJ. Douglas Bradbury (right), and SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Binkley (center), a boom operator, during a pre-flight check in the cockpit of their KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Feb 10, 2005. The crew members are from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

Major Richard Mooney (left), a flight doctor with the 354th Medical Op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Army Sgt. Victor Serrano of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is carried to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 1-207th Alaska Air National Guard.

U.S. Army Sgt. Victor Serrano of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is carried to a ...

Gonaives, Haiti (Mar. 08, 2005) U.S. Army Sgt. Victor Serrano of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is carried to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 1-207th Alaska Air National Guard. Sgt. Serrano twisted his ank... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Ted Poplarchik, a Load MASTER assigned to the 144th Airlift Squadron (AS), Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) deployed to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS), at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, picks up restraint rail during reconfiguration inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft, after an airdrop to forward operating bases located near the Afghanistan and Pakistan border, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Ted Poplarchik, a L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Msgt Lance Cheung, US... More

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft aerial refuels a U.S. Air Force 27th Fighter Squadron, 1ST Fighter Wing, F-22A Raptor fighter aircraft in the skies over Alaska on June 9, 2006, during Exercise Northern Edge 06, which is a U.S. Pacific Command joint training exercise, hosted by the Alaskan Command, to prepare U.S. forces to respond to a crisis in the Asian and pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Joshua Strang) (Released)

An Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratota...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Air National Guard 210th Rescue Squadron performs deck landing qualifications aboard the forward-deployed guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67).

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Air National Guard 210t...

HONG KONG (Oct. 26, 2008) An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Air National Guard 210th Rescue Squadron performs deck landing qualifications aboard the forward-deployed guided-missile cruiser USS Shil... More

Brig. Gen. Charles Foster, commander of the 176th Wing,

Brig. Gen. Charles Foster, commander of the 176th Wing,

Brig. Gen. Charles Foster, commander of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, speaks to a crowd at the wing's memorial park dedication and blessing of the land May 21, 2011. Along with the park dedication ... More

U.S. Navy doctor, Cmdr. Steve Kriss, a member of 3rd

U.S. Navy doctor, Cmdr. Steve Kriss, a member of 3rd

U.S. Navy doctor, Cmdr. Steve Kriss, a member of 3rd Marine logistics, Camp Kinser, Okianwa, Japan, writes a prescription for a young Mongolian girl after a preliminary exam and discussion with her mother while... More

Mongolian armed forces Staff Sgt. Soko Solongoo writes

Mongolian armed forces Staff Sgt. Soko Solongoo writes

Mongolian armed forces Staff Sgt. Soko Solongoo writes out an appointment slip for a woman that will have a medical examination at the mock clinic held inside the Buynt Uhaa Complex in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Au... More

An Indonesian airman maintains guard during checkpoint

An Indonesian airman maintains guard during checkpoint

An Indonesian airman maintains guard during checkpoint procedures at a simulated United Nations checkpoint at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia during Khaan Quest 2011, Aug. 9. Exercises like this enhance th... More

Senior Master Sgt. Doug Widener, a pararescueman with

Senior Master Sgt. Doug Widener, a pararescueman with

Senior Master Sgt. Doug Widener, a pararescueman with the 212th Rescue Squadron, takes part in Exercise Mojave Viper at Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 16, 2012. The 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons, 176... More

Alaska Air National Guardsmen save 226 lives in Afghanistan

Alaska Air National Guardsmen save 226 lives in Afghanistan

Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen assist a simulated Marine survivor during Exercise Mojave Viper in March 2012. The Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons participated in the... More

Alaska Air Guardsmen rescue snowmachiner

Alaska Air Guardsmen rescue snowmachiner

An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk, from the 210th Rescue Squadron, is on a training flight near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in February 2013. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Capt. Bernie Kale)

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Campbell, 168th Air Refueling Wing

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Campbell, 168th Air Refueling Wing

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Campbell, 168th Air Refueling Wing Medical Group dental tech, and Senior Airman Kayla Kerstetter, 168th Air Refueling Wing Medical Group dental technician, pose for the camera outside the 168... More

Alaska Air Guardsmen deploy to Middle East

Alaska Air Guardsmen deploy to Middle East

Tech Sgt. Mark Smith, structures supervisor for the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Civil Engineering Squadron, demonstrates welding techniques to two junior Airmen here May 6, 2014. The three were among 34 G... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Hughes a pararescueman

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Hughes a pararescueman

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Hughes a pararescueman also known as PJ (para-jumper) assigned to the (Pararescue/Guardian Angels) from Davis-Monthan AFB provides medical treatment to a patient during simul... More

Ben Eielson High School JROTC prepare to post the colors

Ben Eielson High School JROTC prepare to post the colors

Ben Eielson High School JROTC prepare to post the colors at the 168th Mission Support Group change of command Nov. 24, 2014, at Eielson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Guard photo by Master Sgt. Cornelius Mingo)

Country cares for kids, so do Alaska Air Guardsmen

Country cares for kids, so do Alaska Air Guardsmen

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing stand for a photo at KBEAR 104.1 FM radio station in Anchorage, Feb. 5. The Airmen were there as volunteers during the annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kid... More

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Security

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Security

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Security Forces Squadron conducted small arms training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 18. The Guardsmen qualified on the M240 and M249 machine guns dur... More

Airman 1st Class Tasha Straughn, a security forces

Airman 1st Class Tasha Straughn, a security forces

Airman 1st Class Tasha Straughn, a security forces member of the 176th Security Forces Squadron, fires the M203 grenade launcher during annual training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 18. The 176th SFS... More

Loadmasters from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 144th

Loadmasters from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 144th

Loadmasters from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 144th Airlift Squadron, load a palletized arctic sustainment package, rigged with a parachute system, into the back of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise ... More

Friends and family members make welcome home signs

Friends and family members make welcome home signs

Friends and family members make welcome home signs for members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard who returned from a six-month deployment to the Horn of Africa, April 7. Approximately 44 Alaska Air G... More

Alaska Air Guardsmen conduct mission to rescue stranded hikers on glacier

Alaska Air Guardsmen conduct mission to rescue stranded hikers on glac...

Lt. Col. John Morse, deputy director of the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, points to the approximate location of three distressed climbers on a map at the RCC on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, April 9. Th... More

Konnor Alborn holds a welcome-home sign while awaiting

Konnor Alborn holds a welcome-home sign while awaiting

Konnor Alborn holds a welcome-home sign while awaiting the arrival of his father, Master Sgt. David Alborn, a radio operator with the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, at the flight line on Join... More

Master Sgt. Lucas Yuill, a helicopter maintenance technician

Master Sgt. Lucas Yuill, a helicopter maintenance technician

Master Sgt. Lucas Yuill, a helicopter maintenance technician with the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, shares a quiet moment with his son, John, upon returning from his deployment June 3. John was born Fe... More

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing returned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 3, after a four-month deployment to Djibouti in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Their primary missi... More

Army Lt. Col. Don King, commander of the 2nd Battalion,

Army Lt. Col. Don King, commander of the 2nd Battalion,

Army Lt. Col. Don King, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, competes in the Hero Games in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, during the Solstice Celebration, Saturday, June 20, 2015. The annual com... More

Airmen assigned to the 176th Aircraft Maintenance and

Airmen assigned to the 176th Aircraft Maintenance and

Airmen assigned to the 176th Aircraft Maintenance and the 210th Rescue Squadrons, Alaska Air National Guard, discuss their upcoming mission while waiting to conduct flight operations on Joint Base Elmendorf-Ric... More

A member of the 176th Maintenance Group marshals in

A member of the 176th Maintenance Group marshals in

A member of the 176th Maintenance Group marshals in a C-130 Hercules aircraft on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, returning from its morning mission. Alaska Air Guardsmen of the 176th Win... More

Col. Blake Gettys, commander of the 176th Wing, Alaska

Col. Blake Gettys, commander of the 176th Wing, Alaska

Col. Blake Gettys, commander of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, presents Brice Wilbanks, son of Col. Patty Wilbanks, commander of the 176th Mission Support Group, with a letter of thanks from Lt. Gen... More

Airman 1st Class Alyssa Penagos, 354th Medical Group

Airman 1st Class Alyssa Penagos, 354th Medical Group

Airman 1st Class Alyssa Penagos, 354th Medical Group optometry technician, conducts an eye exam for a veteran during the Veteran Stand Down at Pioneer Park Civic Center in Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2015. (Air... More

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen operate a variety

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen operate a variety

Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen operate a variety of weapons systems during The Adjutant General’s Match held at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson range complex, Aug. 22-23, 2015. This annual event is ... More

Participants of the command post exercise portion of

Participants of the command post exercise portion of

Participants of the command post exercise portion of the Pacific Airlift Rally gather for an opening speech on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 24. The Pacific Airlift Rally is a bi-annual, multinational m... More

A C-17 Globemaster III, flown by the 249th Airlift

A C-17 Globemaster III, flown by the 249th Airlift

A C-17 Globemaster III, flown by the 249th Airlift Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, cruises before dropping a Humvee vehicle fitted with a parachute system over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich... More

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Air

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Air

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Air Guard communications personnel from the 176th and 168th Wing learned to extend the Air Force network boundary to deployed locations with a Pacific Air Force... More

Members of the NATO Support Agency are given a briefing

Members of the NATO Support Agency are given a briefing

Members of the NATO Support Agency are given a briefing by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ismael Ramosbarbosa, a senior airdrop systems technician with the 4th Quartermaster Company, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, o... More

Nations assemble for historic sequential airborne drop

Nations assemble for historic sequential airborne drop

Members of the NATO Support Agency are given a briefing by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ismael Ramosbarbosa, a senior airdrop systems technician with the 4th Quartermaster Company, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, o... More

Airmen in the 168th Air Refueling Wing bide time with

Airmen in the 168th Air Refueling Wing bide time with

Airmen in the 168th Air Refueling Wing bide time with a snooze, book or game during the short flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to Eielson Air Force Base on a 176th Wing C-17, Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air ... More

168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron awarded 2014 Alaska Governor's Trophy

168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron awarded 2014 Alaska Governor's Tro...

Members of the 168th Air Refueling Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are awarded the 2014 Alaska Governor's Trophy during a briefing on Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 3, 2015. A panel of senior members of the Al... More

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Pulliam of

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Pulliam of

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Pulliam of Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, and Staff Sergeant Peyton Wackerman of the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare pallets of equipme... More

Children in Savoonga, Alaska wait eagerly outside a

Children in Savoonga, Alaska wait eagerly outside a

Children in Savoonga, Alaska wait eagerly outside a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 144th Airlift Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, Oct. 16, for the first glimpses of Santa Claus during this year's Operatio... More

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