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July 31, 2025
168th Wing Honors Interior Alaska Communities in Tail Flash Naming Ceremony

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska – The 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard held a naming ceremony for the KC-135 tail flashes on July 31, 2025, to honor the deep ties between the unit and the interior Alaska communities it proudly serves and protects. The wing invited representatives from the
July 16, 2025
168th Wing Airmen Attend ARPC Seminar to Improve Personnel Integration and Efficiency

Buckley Space Force Base, Colo. — Airmen from the 168th Force Support Squadron participated in a two-day seminar at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) June 10–11, aimed at improving collaboration, understanding, and efficiency in personnel management across the Air Reserve Component.
July 3, 2025
168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. — The 168th Wing Medical Group continues to strengthen its operational edge, proving lethality in today’s battlespace isn’t just about combat power. It’s about readiness and the ability to respond quickly in complex, high-stakes environments. Nowhere
July 2, 2025
Civic Leaders and newly commissioned U.S. Air Force pilot trainees Take Flight with the 168th Wing during Red Flag Alaska 25-2

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – The 168th Wing hosted a civic leader flight offering local leaders an opportunity to view an aerial refueling mission over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, June 24, 2025. The event provided a behind-the-scenes glimpse into military operations, highlighting the
June 9, 2025
168th Wing Holds First-Ever Change of Responsibility Ceremony

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The 168th Wing held its first-ever Change of Responsibility Ceremony, marking the official transition of the Wing Command Chief. Chief Master Sgt. Raymond S. Allen assumed the role of 168th Wing Command Chief from outgoing Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey A. Ling.
June 3, 2025
Clear Space Force Station hosts Interior Alaska Mayors and Tribal Leader

Clear Space Force Station, Alaska – In an outreach event, leadership from Clear Space Force Station welcomed mayors and tribal representatives from across the Interior, including Anderson, Denali Borough, Nenana, Fairbanks, and North Pole, to bolster relationships and deepen community
May 21, 2025
168th Wing Partners with IRT to Deliver Modern Connectivity to Remote Areas of Alaska

SHISHMAREF, Alaska — In the icy expanse of Northwest Alaska under the biting chill of Arctic winter conditions, a team of communications specialists from the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Wing and Alaska Tribal Spectrum completed a telecommunications installation that will bring modern
May 19, 2025
168th Wing Sharpens Readiness with CBRN Training

During the May drill weekend, the 168th Wing Operations Group took another step in reinforcing mission readiness through comprehensive Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training.
May 5, 2025
Tour inside the local 168th Wing Alaska Air National Guard

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA— During the May drill weekend, the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, hosted a “Bring a Buddy to Work” event, inviting unit members to share their workplace and mission with friends and family.
April 10, 2025
Arctic Warriors Gain New Leader at 168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Guardians, Icemen, Fairbanksians, North Poleans, Salchans — thank you for being in attendance today. A ceremony was held in the 168th Wing KC-135 hangar as Maj. Joshua P. Casey assumed command of the 168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and joined the Alaska Air

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