Representatives from the Gwichyaa Zhee were presented with prints of the Alaska Air National Guard's KC-135 aircraft with the village's tail flash during the naming ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base on July 31, 2025. As part of the tribute, 168th Wing dedicated crew chiefs shared the operational history and missions the aircraft has supported, highlighting its service and connection to the community. The ceremony honored the deep bonds between the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard and interior Alaska villages. The aircraft tail flashes were first officially named by the wing in 2020. The first KC-135 revealed in 2020 was named after the village of Minto. Gwichyaa Zhee, Grayling, Huslia, Tetlin, Telida, and Tanana were also proudly displayed on the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.14.2025 19:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9257505 |
| VIRIN: | 250731-Z-UF872-2032 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 6.64 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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