The 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard held a naming ceremony for the KC-135 tail flashes on July 31, 2025, at Eielson Air Force Base to honor the deep ties between the unit and the interior Alaska communities it proudly serves and protects. Representatives from Alaska villages were invited to take part in the ceremony held inside the KC-135 aircraft hangar. Tribal leaders, elders, and community members participated in the event, offering blessings, sharing stories, and celebrating the growing collaboration between the military and rural Alaska. The wing began officially naming aircraft tail flashes in 2020, with the first KC-135 named after the village of Minto. Additional names proudly displayed on the aircraft include Gwichyaa Zhee, Grayling, Huslia, Tetlin, Telida, and Tanana. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.14.2025 19:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9257497 |
| VIRIN: | 250731-Z-UF872-2016 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 7.79 MB |
| Location: | EIELSON AFB, ALASKA, US |
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168th Wing Honors Interior Alaska Communities in Tail Flash Naming Ceremony
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