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Sept. 14, 2021
Airman led to serve as Chaplain- Answers her Calling

The 168th Wing gained a new Chaplain, 2nd lt. Jennifer Pottinger. Before serving at Eielson Air Force Base, Pottinger was stationed at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., serving since 2008 as an Aerial Porter. Pottinger earned her master’s degree at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif. In
Aug. 18, 2021
The Golden Heart City of Fairbanks Mayor visits the Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Wing received a visit from the Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly as he thanked them for their service and saw the Fairbanks new tail flash on the Wing's KC-135 air refueling flagship aircraft for the first time. Matherly is born and
July 28, 2021
The Maintenance Effectiveness Award goes to the 168th Maintenance Group

The 168th Maintenance Group won the Maintenance Effectiveness Award for 2020 in the Small Aircraft Maintenance Unit Category, recognizing it as one of the Air Force’s top maintenance units.
July 19, 2021
The 168th refuels with Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen

The 168th Wing refuels in several ways when it comes to responding to emergencies. A Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer was delivered to the KC-135 Stratotanker flying unit, and the 168th Force Support Squadron, Services Sustainment Flight, are training and preparing on it in the event of an
June 16, 2021
Clear Air Force Station renamed as Clear Space Force Station

Clear Air Force Station, a remote military installation outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, was officially renamed from Clear Air Force Station to Clear Space Force Station during a ceremony on June 15, 2021.
June 6, 2021
Alaska Air National Guardsman excels in marksmanship

Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Larson, a security forces member with the 268th Security Forces Squadron, Clear Air Force Station, was awarded first place in a part of the annual marksmanship competition known as the Adjutant General Match, or TAG Match, at Joint Base
April 27, 2021
Aiming high from the foundation up

Building from the ground up brings a new meaning to aiming high and is what you will find Structural Airmen accomplishing out in the wild blue yonder. Structural is an integral part of Air Force operations constructing, repairing, and building from the foundation.Airman 1st Class Evan Offie is a
April 23, 2021
168th Wing connects with Civil Air Patrol

During the 168th Wing April unit training assembly, local Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Fairbanks, Eielson, Delta, and Tok, had the chance to see the mission and hear from Airmen firsthand.
March 10, 2021
Beginnings of a Public Health Airman's career during different times

A year ago, the world began altering work centers and conducting business a little differently as we all learned together the protective health measures in response to COVID-19. The operations changed for many, including joining the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.Airman 1st Class Lyndzie
Dec. 21, 2020
Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing dedicates KC-135 flagship in honor of Fairbanks community

The Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Wing honors Fairbanks, Alaska, the city it calls home, with the dedication of the wing's flagship aircraft, Dec. 18, 2020. "We have strong ties with our local communities and Fairbanks is where many of our Airmen live, work and raise their children," said Col.

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