Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 11.30.2025
Master Sgt. Christopher Massengill, currently serving as an administrator for the 168th Operations Group, marked the final year of his military career in a meaningful way by running the Air Force Half Marathon. Set to retire in 2026, Massengill will conclude more than 22 years of service across both the active-duty Air Force and the Alaska Air National Guard....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 09.04.2025
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The 168th Maintenance Group, part of the 168th Wing stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, has been awarded the prestigious Alaska Governor’s Distinguished Unit Citation for exceptional performance and mission support from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024....
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 | 08.28.2025
The 168th Air Refueling Squadron began a new chapter in its history as Lt. Col. Brian Binkley assumed command during a formal Change of Command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The longstanding military tradition, held on August 6, 2025, symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Dean Thibodeau to Binkley....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 08.25.2025
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — At just 20 years old, Melaney White, crowned Miss Fairbanks and a rising contender in the Miss Alaska USA competition, is using her platform to champion a cause close to her heart, women in the trades, and challenging gender stereotypes to shine a spotlight on women pursuing careers in the trades. Malaynee serves as a civilian maintenance generalist at the Alaska Air......
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 | 08.14.2025
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska – The 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard held a naming ceremony for the KC-135 tail flashes on July 31, 2025, to honor the deep ties between the unit and the interior Alaska communities it proudly serves and protects. The wing invited representatives from the villages to attend and take part in the ceremony held in the KC-135 aircraft hangar....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 08.14.2025
CLEAR SPACE FORCE STATION, Alaska – The 268th Security Forces Squadron marked a significant milestone with a formal Assumption of Command ceremony, welcoming their new commander, who brings a deep appreciation for the unit’s mission and dedication....
