Col. Aaron Kelsey, Alaska Army National Guard Land Component commander, hands the AKARNG colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Baker during a Jan. 25, 2026, change-of-responsibility ceremony at JBER signifying Baker taking the reins as the AKARNG state command sergeant major. The state command sergeant major serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Alaska Army National Guard land component commander, advising him on enlisted matters of the force. (Alaska National Guard photo by Maj. David Bedard)
| Date Taken: | 01.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.26.2026 16:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9493381 |
| VIRIN: | 260126-F-ZY202-8106 |
| Resolution: | 4520x3014 |
| Size: | 3.56 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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