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  • A Veteran's Journey from Jet Engine Mechanic to Command Chief

    When Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Renson enlisted in the Air Force with an open general career field on September 17, 1985, she didn't know it would lead her to be a jet engine mechanic and later serve as a wing command chief in the 168th Wing. Renson served in the United States Air Force and Alaska Air

  • Agile Alaskan Airmen Increase Air Power

    As threats continue to evolve, multi-capable Airmen familiarize themselves with different specialties, allowing them to become more agile. The 168th Civil Engineering Squadron, 168th Security Forces, and 168th Medical Group joined forces to augment each other's strengths during an agile combat

  • 168th Maintenance Group awarded Alaska Governor's Trophy

    The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing Maintenance Group received the Alaska Governor’s Trophy and the Alaska Governor’s Distinguished Unit Citation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, August 4, 2023. The Alaska Governor’s Distinguished Unit Citation Ribbon honors Alaska National Guard personnel

  • Moving Forces during Mobility Guardian 23

    During Air Mobility Command’s largest exercise with Allies and partners, the 168th Wing delivered air refueling. Service members from multiple countries conducted several combat tasks, including coalition airdrops, aeromedical evacuations, airlift, and air refueling. Mobility Guardian 23 set the

  • 168th Wing Refuels the Forces at Red Flag-Alaska 23-3

    A 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief calls over the radio to the 168th Wing pilots up in the cockpit while inspecting the vertical stabilizer. The crew chief acts as their eyes at the back of the plane, making their way around the aircraft to continue conducting preflight inspections. The

  • Why I Serve: Senior Airman Kyle Davis, 168th Security Forces

    Serving in the Alaska Air National Guard in Fairbanks, Alaska, it is home to Senior Airman Kyle Davis of the 168th Security Forces. Davis has served two years in the Alaska Air Guard but has settled here, calling it home after his Dad retired from the active-duty Air Force at Eielson Air Force Base.

  • 168th Wing conducts Change of Command

    The 168th Wing deputy commander changed hands during a change of command ceremony August 5, 2023, at Eielson Air Force Base.Col. Ronald Oliver became the new deputy commander of the 168th Wing, and Col. Benjamin Doyle took the lead of the 168th Wing Operations Group.