News

July 17, 2023
168th Wing participates in Air Defender 2023, NATO’s largest air exercise.

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, deployed to Iceland and Scotland and returned home to Eielson Air Force Base after supporting the German-led exercise Air Defender 2023, the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was formed in 1949.
June 30, 2023
168th Wing and allies deliver vital aerial refueling operations at Red Flag Alaska 23-2

The 168th Wing from Eielson Air Force Base trained with U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, and Japan Self-Defense Force service members during Red Flag-Alaska 23-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored annual exercise designed to enhance readiness in simulated combat environments.
June 23, 2023
Celebrating a century of game-changers: 100 Years of Aerial Refueling Alaska Flyover Event

The 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, is scheduled to conduct KC-135 Stratotanker flyovers across Alaska starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., June 27 as a part of the United States Air Force’s commemoration of 100 years of aerial refueling excellence.
June 12, 2023
168th Wing hosts Dining Out, Air Force Tradition, Hap Arnold's "Wing Ding"

The 168th Wing Commander held a Dining Out, a ball-like event with dinner, a guest speaker, and dancing, in Fairbanks, Alaska, for the Airmen of the 168th Wing to keep Air Force traditions alive and continue morale-building ceremonies during drill weekend, June 2, 2023.The Air Force Dining Out event
June 4, 2023
Bring a Buddy Day, sharing the Guard opportunity

The 168th Wing held their annual Bring-a-Buddy to Work Day, allowing members to bring their families and friends and welcoming community friends on base to explore the 168th Wing aircraft, careers, and facilities. The 168th Wing showcased their capabilities through various squadron briefings,
May 22, 2023
Arctic Airman Crew Chief and Summer Fisherman

Fishing is part of the mission for one Airman here at the 168th Wing, as a Guardsman Staff Sgt. David Thurman serves as a crew chief on the KC-135 Stratotanker in the Alaska Air National Guard, and in the summer months, you will find him out on the water as a commercial fisherman.
May 18, 2023
Mom keeps Airman, Son Spinning

When you step into the office of Capt. Anthony Robinson, 168th Wing Communications Squadron commander, you will see his family means a lot to him. It won't be apparent how much until you ask him questions about the bookcases and desktops adorned with wrestling belts.
May 10, 2023
Alaska National Guard conducts Earthquake, Tsunami Continuity of Operations exercise North of the Alaskan Range

The 168th Wing and the Alaska National Guard Joint Force Headquarters conducted an earthquake continuity of operations (COOP) exercise, moving the joint operations center from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska, May 1-5, 2023. The exercise scenario required members to respond to a large earthquake and
April 15, 2023
168th Wing flyaway demonstrates Agile Combat Employment Readiness

VOLK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Wis. – Air Crews, aircraft maintenance, operations, logistics, civil engineering, communications, security forces, and force support teams from the 168th Wing demonstrated the Air Force’s priority of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) during a flyaway readiness
Feb. 7, 2023
Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination

The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website.

NEWS