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  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Brig. Gen. Donald S. Wenke, commander of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing, receives his general officer flag from Maj. Gen. Thomas Katkus, Alaska's adjutant general, at a ceremony here June 2, 2013. National Guard photo by Capt. John Callahan.

    176 Wing commander promoted to brigadier general

    The commander of the 176 Wing was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a ceremony at the Frontier Theatre here today.Brig. Gen. Donald S. Wenke has led the 176 Wing since September 2011. Before assuming command in 2011, Wenke served as the organization's vice commander. A former fighter, tanker and instructor pilot, he previously served as
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Master Sgt. Steve Smith, an aircrew flight equipment technician from the 179th Airlift Wing, inspects equipment in the cockpit of a C-130 cargo plane here May 22. The Alaska Air National Guard's 176 Wing transferred three C-130 cargo planes to the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing per National Guard Bureau mandate. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    Alaska Air Guard transfers three C-130s, retains one unfunded

    The Alaska Air National Guard transferred three cargo planes to the Ohio Air National Guard on May 23.Per National Guard Bureau mandate, the 176 Wing is reducing its inventory of C-130 cargo planes from 12 to eight.To meet this requirement, two aircraft went to their new home with the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing. A third, which has
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- Lt. Col. Keolani "K O" Bailey accepts the 176 Logistics Readiness Squadron flag here May 18, 2013, from Col. Patty Wilbanks, commander of the 176 Misison Support Group, signifying he assumed command of the squadron. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    176 Logistics Readiness Squadron changes command

    The 176 Logistics Readiness Squadron changed leadership here May 18.Lt. Col. Keolani "K O" Bailey accepted command after Lt. Col. John Harrington relinquished it. Harrington had been commander the past seven years. He took the squadron through a few inspections, manning reductions and the move from Kulis Air National Guard Base to JBER. Now he is
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- One Silver Star Medal and six Bronze Star Medals lay ready here May 18 to go to men of valor from the Alaska Air National Guard's 212 Rescue Squadron. The medals were presented for actions from the 212 Rescue Squadron's deployments in 2011 and 2012. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    Silver Star, six Bronze Stars presented to Alaska Air National Guardsmen

    One Silver Star Medal and six Bronze Star Medals were handed out here May 18 to men of valor from the Alaska Air National Guard's 212 Rescue Squadron.One of the five Alaska Guardsmen, Staff Sgt. Bill Cenna, received the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for his actions on three separate occasions."These guys intensified the Air Force core value of
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- 176 Wing members clean around their work building May 6 as part of the base's Spring Cleanup. Air guardsmen of all ranks helped in the effort. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    Alaska air guardsmen join spring cleaning efforts

    176 Wing air guardsmen of all ranks combed the grounds for litter around their workplaces May 6 to 10 as part of the base's Spring Cleanup, combining efforts with Anchorage's citywide cleanup week.Part of the National Guard culture is pride and ownership."We do this because it's a reflection of us," said Chief Master Sgt. Paul Verrier, this year's
  • TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Fire fighters from the 176 Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a Silver Flag training exercise here in February.The air guardsmen were part of a 175-man class of engineers and support personnel.

    176 Wing engineers and service personnel train in South

    Forty-eight engineers and services air guardsmen from the 176 and 168th Wing trained with 127 others from the Guard, Active Duty and Reserve at one of the Air Force's premier exercise sites in February at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.Air guardsmen trained in conditions mimicking a deployed contingency environment at the week-long, Silver Flag
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Tech. Sgt. Jack Barker, a member of the 176th Security Forces Squadron, recieves a plaque for most wing referrals for 2012 on March 3 from the wing commander. "From the top down, recruiting is our top priority," said Col. Donald S. Wenke, the 176th Wing commander. "Every day, every year, until we meet 100 percent authorized end strenght." National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    Traditional air guardsman, unofficial recruiter leads way in recruiting efforts

    A 176th Wing traditional guardsman, not an official recruiter, received recognition March 3 for supporting the wing's recruiting priorities. Tech. Sgt. Jack Barker, a member of the 176th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded a plaque for the most wing referrals in 2012 by the wing commander."The more people you send, the more chances you have
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Newly-promoted Chief Master Sgt. Karl Howard, a 176 Maintenance Squadron chief, speaks at his promotion ceremony here Feb. 9. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    Alaska Air National Guard maintenance squadron celebrates new chiefs

    176 Maintenance Squadron gained two new chiefs at back-to-back promotion ceremonies here Feb. 9. Chief Master Sgt. Dave Rodkey served 27 years, and Chief Master Sgt. Karl Howard served 23 years prior to receiving the highest rank in the enlisted force structure."This is what we're looking for," said Lt. Col. Scott Coniglio, the squadron commander,
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- Col.Ronald Kichura, commander of the 176 Medical Group, retires here Jan. 12, 2013. National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Theulen.

    176 Medical Group gains new leader as former commander retires

    Alaska Air National Guard's medical group members welcomed their new commander and bid farewell to their retiring commander here Jan. 12, 2013.Lt. Col. Sharolyn Lange, commander of the medical group, prepared for her new opportunity following the mentorship of newly-retired Col. Ronald Kichura.The combined change-of-command and retirement ceremony
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Roland Reitz spent time with Alaska Air National Guardsmen and active duty members at Hangar 18 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Dec. 19. JBER Air Force and Air Guard chaplains visited flight line workers Dec. 17-19 to hand out candy canes and good cheer. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N. Alicia Goldberger.

    JBER chaplains blitz flight line with candy canes

    Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard chaplains visited flight line workers Dec. 17-19 to hand out candy canes and good cheer.During a 60-hour operation called Candy Cane Blitz, the base chapel team and other helping agencies, such as the Airmen and Family Readiness Center and the  Mental Health Clinic, set out to greet all sections of the flight
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