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.
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.
Dec. 14, 2020 168th Wing keeps the Holiday spirit alive in 2020 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Children's smiles and loud Santa "thank-you's" were seen and heard through the car windows as families drove through a winter wonderland display at the 168th Wing. Volunteers from different squadrons built holiday scenes for the children to celebrate as a part of a
Nov. 19, 2020 168th Wing Honors Airman during Alaska Native Heritage Month The 168th Wing salutes Airman 1st Class Asa Bergamaschi. November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time we can celebrate diverse cultures and heritage. Bergamaschi serves as a jet engine mechanic on the KC-135 Stratotanker in the 168th Maintenance Squadron at Eielson Air
Nov. 11, 2020 48 years in uniform EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — When Craig Thomas enlisted as an Aerial Port Squadron Technician in the U.S. Air Force in December 1971, he never imagined he would become a doctor, let alone that he would go on to serve for over 48 years.
Oct. 15, 2020 168th Wing unveils new tail flash on Stratotanker aircraft at Eielson AFB EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing was unveiled Oct. 15, showcasing a new tail flash.The 168th Wing continues to have strong ties to local communities in interior Alaska as the “hometown Air Force.” In collaboration with Tanana