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Staff Sgt. Julia Meyer, a fuels systems mechanic with the 168th Maintenance Squadron, dresses in waterproof overalls as she prepares to inspect part of the KC-135R fuel system inside the unit's fuel cell at Eielson AFB, Alaska, October 18, 2016. Meyer is a fulltime technician with the Interior-Alaska unit and recently returned home from her third deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Mann/Released)

Maintenance Airman quietly excels

Staff Sgt. Megan Schreder, services craftsman for the 168th Force Support Flight, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB, Alaska, stands surrounded by her fifth-graders inside their classroom at Arctic Light Elementary School, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, January, 30, 2017. Schreder, who used her military tuition assistance to pay for college, is in her second year of teaching elementary school here in Alaska’s Interior. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Mann/Released)

Air National Guard Airman exercises lessons learned in and out of the classroom

Aircraft maintainers welcome new commander

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168thWing-13 Jul

Get to know the Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard! #Airmenofthe168th Senior Airman Grace Magileitil, a financial services technician assigned to the 168th Comptroller Flight, grew up in Guam. She moved to Fairbanks with her husband four years ago and enlisted with the 168th Wing six months after arriving in Alaska. Magileitil provides financial support to help ensure our Airmen are taken care of no matter where they are in the world. She said the best part of her job is the supportive work environment and the opportunity to meet people in the wing. Do you have any unique talents? I was a puppet master for ten years, I taught a kids group and wrote two plays.

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168thWing-11 Jul

ATTENTION: There are SIGNIFICANT changes coming to the transfer aspect of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. If you are interested or are planning to transfer your educational benefits to your dependent(s) get with your Retention Office Manager as soon as possible. The Retention Office Manager for the 168th Wing is: MSgt Rebekah Miller, rebekah.r.miller4.mil@mail.mil, or 907-377-8736.

U.S. Air Force
168thWing-10 Jul

"Our Guard and Reserve forces train to the same standards as active duty, and without them we would not be able to keep the homefront safe and win the fight overseas." - Gen. David L. Goldfein

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168thWing-06 Jul

Last weekend Airmen from the 168th Wing opened up our KC-135R Stratotanker for public viewing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during Arctic Thunder Open House 2018. Our aircraft was a part of a static display that included several different types of aircraft and vehicles.

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168thWing-05 Jul

We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Independence Day!

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168thWing-04 Jul

From all of us here at the 168th Wing we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day! "And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!" - Francis Scott Key

U.S. Air Force
168thWing-02 Jul

One of the true benefits of serving in the Air National Guard is having Airmen who get to do something that makes you say, "How Cool Is That?" This is the Air National Guard Band of the South singing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch for the Tampa Bay Rays - How Cool Is That?

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168thWing-02 Jul

Are fireworks a part of your Fourth of July celebration? This tradition can be dated back to July 4, 1777, when the first fireworks show occurred in Philadelphia, a year after the Declaration of Independence was signed. “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival…It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this time forward forever more.” John Adams

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168thWing-28 Jun

Airmen from multiple wing organizations comprise the 168th's team, and we compete against our active duty counterparts while enjoying our long summer days.

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168thWing-28 Jun

Our mission at Clear Air Force Station is a total force mission, one that could not be accomplished without our active duty counterparts and international service members. On the 13th of June the 13th Space Warning Squadron welcomed a new commander to Clear, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Rutherford. Welcome to Alaska sir!

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168thWing-27 Jun

Here's a video and a little more information about the Air National Guard memorial in Valdez.

U.S. Air Force
168thWing-24 Jun

During a ceremony today, the town of Valdez paid honor to members of the Alaska Air National Guard. Next time you're in Valdez please take a few moments to visit the memorial.

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168thWing-22 Jun

Tech Sgt. Jasmine Gallatin, a recruiter for the Alaska Air National Guard, was a guest on the live podcast "Streets of Juneau" hosted by Glenn Ojard. She discussed the Guard’s mission, answered caller’s questions about military life and shared her experience as a female in the military. Gallatin is assigned to the 168th recruiting team and is currently stationed as a recruiter for Southeast Alaska in Juneau, Alaska.

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168thWing-20 Jun

If you are in Valdez on this date it would be great to see you at the dedication.

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168thWing-15 Jun

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen from the 168th and 268th Security Forces Squadrons conducted training in core law enforcement tasks during a four-day field training exercise at Clear, June 4-7, 2018. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/280095/security-forces-airmen-take-clear-aim

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168thWing-11 Jun

The 168th Wing Alaska Air National Guard Airmen display the KC-135R to the public during the 18th Annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair June 9, 2018. The Airmen opened the aircraft to the general public, allowing them to explore the aircraft's flight deck and refueling areas and provided a chance to get to know the Airmen and their mission.

U.S. Air Force
168thWing-09 Jun

Col. Bryan White officially assumed command of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, during a ceremony this past Thursday, June 7, 2018. The 168th welcomes Col. White and his family, and we look forward to our future with him at the helm.

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168thWing-08 Jun

Get to know the Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard! #Airmenofthe168th Senior Airman Sean Lake, a heavy mobile equipment mechanic assigned to the 168th Logistics Readiness Squadron, grew up in Delta, Alaska. He joined the 168th Wing three years ago for the opportunity to serve in the military as a citizen Airman in his home state. As a mechanic he inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs vehicles used in support of flying missions around the world. Lake said his favorite part about his job and the 168th Wing is the tight knit community. If you could have any car in the world what would it be? 1956 Corvette or 1969 Camaro ZL1

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168thWing-06 Jun

Security Forces Airmen from the 168th and 268th Security Forces Squadrons participated in a field training exercise at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, June 4-7, 2018. The Airmen practiced "shoot, move, communicate," manuvers, "traffic stops" and "active shooter response."

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168thWing-06 Jun

Col. Bryan White, commander 168th Wing, greeted students from two local high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps this morning before they began a tour of the 168th Wing. This tour is part of an eight day leadership training camp that combined mentors and volunteers from multiple branches including Army, Air Force, and Marines. Retired Col. Michael Rauenhorst, senior JROTC instructor at North Pole High School, said "Together we can provide better training and opportunites for these students."

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Base Operator: (907) 377-1110
Chaplain: (907) 377-8738
Comm. Flt: (907) 377-8516
Command Section: (907) 377-8722/23
CPTF (Finance): (907) 377-8755
Force Spt./Personnel: (907) 377-8752
IG: (907) 377-8754/56/59
Legal Office: (907) 377-8769
Logistics Sq: (907) 377-8704
Maintenance Grp: (907) 377-8761
Medical Grp: (907) 377-8640
Mission Spt Grp: (907) 377-8710
Ops Group: (907) 377-8848
Recruiting: (907) 456-8301
Security Forces Sq: (907) 377-8950
Yellow Ribbon: (907) 377-8718
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