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A 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker launches rapid air refueling operations during Arctic Raven 25-1 in support of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) exercise.

168th Wing Powers Global Air Refueling in Largest Pacific Contingency Exercise

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts aerial refueling operations for fighter aircraft participating in Red Flag Alaska

RF-A 24-3 168th Wing Refuels the Fight

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 168th Wing Maintenance Group prepare to receive and place chalks on an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker after returning from an air refueling mission over the Pacific during Exercise Agile Reaper 24-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

168th Wing enables Fighter Support over the Pacific

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom of a 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Red Flag Alaska 24-1 aerial refueling operations over Alaska.

168th Wing Refuels Red Flag Alaska - Going the Distance

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Devin Farnsworth, 168th Wing KC-135 boom operator, briefs the 25th and 51st Fighter Squadrons Maintenance Airmen incentive ride passengers as they take their seats on board a KC-135 Stratotanker.

168th Wing takes Airmen to the skies during Red Flag Alaska Aerial Refueling Mission

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
Staff Sgt. David Thurman, a crew chief with the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, poses for a photo in front of a 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker at Eielson Air Force Base. The Alaska Air National Guard KC-135s provide air refueling, joint force lethality, and deter aggression across the Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Arctic Airman Crew Chief and Summer Fisherman

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
The 168th Services Airmen prepare and test the Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen trailer in -40 degree temperatures.

Services trains, tests, and serves up a Hot lunch on a Cold Day in February

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
Capt. Anthony Robinson, 168th Communications Squadron commander, poses for a photo holding wrestling championship belts representing his wife, mother, and grandmother in his office. The wrestling belts are on display in his office, reminding him of his loved ones, his family’s inspiration, memories spent with his family, where he has come from, and his upbringing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Mom keeps Airman, Son Spinning

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
The 168th Maintenance Group Crew Chiefs and Multi-capable Crew Chiefs pull chalks after sending off two KC-135 Stratotankers for air refueling missions, April 5, 2023. The 168th Wing took part in a multi-day flyaway readiness exercise focused on the Department of the Air Force’s priority of Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

168th Wing flyaway demonstrates Agile Combat Employment Readiness

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
The Alaska Air and Army National Guard Joint Operations Center members coordinate and implement emergency operations plans while conducting an earthquake continuity of operation (COOP) exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 1-5, 2023. The exercise focused on immediate response efforts to a 9.2 magnitude earthquake and tsunami scenario, including emergency communications to respond to the seismic zone and coordination with local, state, and federal support agencies. The members of the operations center operated during the exercise under the knowledge of public utilities disrupted and widespread infrastructure damage in southern Alaska and coastal communities. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Alaska National Guard conducts Earthquake, Tsunami Continuity of Operations exercise North of the Alaskan Range

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
Tech Sgt. Breanna Oswalt, left, and Master Sgt. Quindell Dixon of the 168th Force Support Squadron ensure their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear is tightened properly as wingmen during exercise Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. Golden Raven 23-1 was a readiness inspection testing the capabilities to deploy Airmen effectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

168th Wing Airmen stay mission ready with CBRN Training

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
The Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Wing, generates combat readiness training as the lead tanker task force refueling Red Flag-Alaska 22-1, providing combat interoperability opportunities to approximately 2,200 service members from three nations, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft and over 25 units. Airmen of the 168th Wing provide critical support to allies through on-time rapid in-flight refueling allowing RF-A participants to train for full spectrum engagements. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed training exercise allowing forces unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

168th Wing Refuels Red Flag

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
Joint the Guardians of the Last Frontier! Talk to a Recruiter Today (907) 456-8301

Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey

Guardians of the Last Frontier providing air refueling, missile warning, and space surveillance for the state and nation.

COLONEL BENJAMIN A. DOYLE

COLONEL BENJAMIN A. DOYLE

COLONEL JENNIFER W. CASILLO

COLONEL JENNIFER W. CASILLO

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT RAYMOND S. ALLEN

Studio portrait of Chief Master Sgt. Raymond S. Allen

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