Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 08.29.2025
FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – Airmen from the 168th Wing Medical Group engaged in an advanced, rigorous combat-casualty-care exercise at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, designed to sharpen their skills in delivering lifesaving care under hostile conditions, Aug 5, 2025. The training, conducted in coordination with the U.S. Army Aviation Black Hawk unit at Fort Wainwright, 1st Battalion, General Support......
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 08.18.2025
Fairbanks, Alaska – The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing proudly continued its long-standing tradition of service at the annual Fairbanks Veterans Stand Down, held for the first time this year at the Carlson Center, Aug 16, 2024....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 07.03.2025
ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. — The 168th Wing Medical Group continues to strengthen its operational edge, proving lethality in today’s battlespace isn’t just about combat power. It’s about readiness and the ability to respond quickly in complex, high-stakes environments. Nowhere was this more evident than during recent training at Alpena, Michigan, Combat Readiness......
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 04.09.2025
Family, friends, and members of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, gathered together for a Change of Command Ceremony on March 22, 2025. The event symbolized the passing of the torch from U.S. Air Force Col. Julie M. Robinson to Lt. Col. Russell S. Pierce....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 03.26.2025
During World War II, the phrase "if you can't bite, you can't fight" highlighted the critical role of dental health for soldiers, with dentists performing essential care. The dental care provided during World War II was crucial in ensuring the health and readiness of soldiers, allowing them to continue fighting and contributing to the war effort. This principle was always top of mind for......
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 10.30.2024
In the Air National Guard, Airmen Aim High and consistently embody the core values of the Air Force, demonstrating excellence, integrity, and service before self in every aspect of duty. Staff Sgt. Yao Cai, 168th Wing financial operations technician, aims even higher with her leadership, dedication, and remarkable ability to enhance operational efficiency and community engagement; she stands......
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 10.19.2024
On a crisp October morning in Fairbanks, Alaska, with one of the first snowfalls, road conditions quickly transformed into a hazardous landscape of black ice. On this treacherous path, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Medical Administration at the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, found herself thrust into a life-saving situation after leaving the gym en route to Eielson Air......
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 10.02.2024
A medical team from the 168th Wing provided healthcare services to the Northern Mariana Islands from June 10- June 28, 2024, embarking on a mission to provide essential medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary care to the residents of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. This initiative, known as Operation Wellness 2024, was part of the larger Innovative Readiness Training Program, aiming to support......
