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Aug. 27, 2015
Komatsu takes command of 212 RQS

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Lt. Col. Matthew Komatsu assumed command of the Alaska Air National Guard's 212th Rescue Squadron in a ceremony at the Guard's pararescue facility here Aug. 27.A combat rescue officer, Komatsu previously served as the squadron's director of operations. He
Aug. 24, 2015
176th Wing hosts multinational humanitarian exercise

The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing began hosting the week-long Pacific Airlift Rally here today, working with forces from 14 Pacific Rim nations to sharpen coordination for future humanitarian airlifts. It marks the first time that the bi-annual event has been hosted in North America, and
Aug. 21, 2015
Most diverse Alaska Air Guard group trains collectively

Members of the 176th Mission Support Group brought together approximately 20 different occupations for a joint training exercise here Aug. 15 to 18.Polar Guard 15-1, known locally as "Mad Bull," is an annual affair held mainly at the base joint-regional training site, Camp Mad Bull, where Air
Aug. 15, 2015
Son of Alaska Air Guard colonel named Air National Guard Youth of the Year

He is confident yet equally humble, a combination of qualities often not found in youth. Compounded with accomplishment, Brice Wilbanks, now entering his sophomore year at South Anchorage High School, made the perfect candidate to receive the 2015 Air National Guard Youth of the Year award, for
Aug. 12, 2015
Alaska Air National Guard launches unprecedented involvement in multi-national training exercise

The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing is playing its most extensive role ever in exercise Red Flag-Alaska, which started last Thursday and is scheduled to continue until Aug. 21.Conducted three to four times per year, Red Flag-Alaska provides U.S. and partner-nation forces a comprehensive,
July 16, 2015
One of most complex Air Guard operations groups changes command

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Operations Group, who support five missions, received their new leader at a Change of Command ceremony here July 15.Lt. Col. Tom Bolin accepted responsibility for the group as Col. Darrin Slaten relinquished it to fill a FEMA position as liaison to
June 17, 2015
Wing members return from deployment to Djibouti

Approximately 16 members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing returned here June 12, after a four-month deployment to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The Guardsmen from the 210th Rescue Squadron, 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Operations Group and the 176th
June 7, 2015
176th Wing recognizes outstanding performers

The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing recognized the previous year's outstanding performers in a ceremony at the Talkeetna Theatre here June 7.The awards ceremony is an annual event, typically held over a drill weekend in June."If we put in for an award on the national level, we typically win
May 17, 2015
Life counselor helps more than 250 in Alaska Air Guard family as contract ends

Hundreds of Alaska Air National Guard members and their families have been helped by George Stone, the 176th Wing's military and family life counselor, who recently wrapped up his term of service with the wing.The 176th Wing bustles with five missions, more than 1,400 members and frequent
Jan. 11, 2015
Air Defense Squadron gets new commander

Lt. Col. Kevin Clifford assumed command of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Air Defense Squadron in a ceremony here Jan. 12.Clifford enlisted in the Air Force out of high school. His first assignment was at JBER (then called Elmendorf Air Force Base) in 1991. He received his commission in 2000