Alaska Army Guard Aviator Performs First Real-world Rescue Mission Over Drill Weekend

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Alaska Army Guard Aviator Performs First Real-world Rescue Mission Over Drill Weekend

  JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Chief Warrant Officer Two Paul Gillquist woke up for his weekend training the morning of Sept. 13, 2020 expecting to perform a routine training mission aboard his Uh-60 Blackhawk helicopter. For three years since flight school graduation, Gillquist honed his piloting skills, awaiting the opportunity to have his training […]

Alaska National Guard Advances, Fortifies Arctic Emergency Response

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Alaska National Guard Advances, Fortifies Arctic Emergency Response

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — A foreign, radioactive satellite falls to earth, smashing through the airspace above Valdez, Alaska. Toxic Chemicals release from the satellite debris while compromised networks lead to cyber-attacks and panic ensues throughout the local communities. The scenario above is fictional. But what if it actually happened? Who would respond? What capabilities […]