A representative from Gwichyaa Zhee made remarks during the tail flash naming ceremony hosted by the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard on July 31, 2025. Held in the KC-135 aircraft hangar, the event honored the strong ties between the unit and interior Alaska communities, with village representatives in attendance to participate in the dedication of the KC-135 tail flashes. 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 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 19:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9257521 |
| VIRIN: | 250731-Z-UF872-2052 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 6.14 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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