Alaska Organized Militia members share their experiences during Operation Halong Response at Bethel, Alaska, Nov. 9, 2025. AKOM members provided critical support to communities impacted by Typhoon Halong, assisting local authorities with response operations and recovery efforts. Service members from across the state worked alongside emergency management partners to conduct welfare checks, distribute supplies, and help restore essential service. (Alaska National Guard video by Spc. Ericka Gillepsie).
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Senior Airmen Scott Nord, Logistic Readiness Squadron, 168th Wing Air National Guard
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John Cunningham, Chaplin Assistant, 176th Wing Air National Guard
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CW2 Stacy Buzby, Cybersecurity, Alaska...
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.
