Latest "Alaska Air National Guard" stories

Helpers in the Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus board a cargo plane at Joint Base Elmendorf-Anchorage on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, for a flight to Nuiqsut, Alaska.

National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village

The Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus program attempts to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts to children in Alaska Native villages each year.

3 months ago

Airmen assigned to the 176th Maintenance Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, check a HC-130J Combat King II prior to takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021. (Airman 1st Class Emily Farnsworth/Air Force)

Alaska Guardsmen rescue pregnant woman after a snowmobile accident

Pararescuemen spent an hour stabilizing the woman so she could evacuate to a hospital.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Alaska Air National Guard rescues hunter attacked by bear

Rescue personnel from the Alaska Air National Guard saved the life of a hunter who was attacked by a bear Monday.

By Kent Miller

4 years ago

JB Elmendorf-Richardson escapes serious damage from Alaska earthquakes; National Guard springs into action

Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 shattered highways and rocked buildings Friday in Anchorage and the surrounding area, including Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, sending people running into the streets. The National Guard responded immediately to the mammoth quake.

By Staff

4 years ago

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 2 on Montague Island

The Alaska Air National Guard rescued two men who crashed in a small airplane on Montague Island.

4 years ago

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