An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts a landing into a remote landing zone during training, demonstrating combat search and rescue capabilities in Alaska’s austere environment.
The HH-60W, designed for personnel recovery missions, enables aircrews to rapidly insert and extract forces in complex terrain and extreme weather conditions. (Alaska National Guard video by Dana Rosso)
For many military spouses, service extends far beyond the uniform. It is found in the quiet sacrifices, unwavering resilience, and commitment to supporting others through life's most challenging moments. For Nicole Gebhardt, the 2026 National Guard Spouse of the Year and a Key Support Liaison for the 168th Wing, that service has become a mission rooted in compassion, connection, and community.
Gebhardt’s journey as a military spouse has...
