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An injured snowmachiner was rescued near Valdez. The man activated an SOS signal on his satellite communication device.

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen of 176th Wing rescued an injured snowmachiner Jan. 15 about 20 miles northeast of Valdez.

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter receives fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II hose-and-drogue system during a helicopter air-to-air refueling, or HAAR, training event over central Florida, Nov. 8, 2023. The HAAR event was part of a week-long combat search and rescue skills competition where CSAR squadrons from around the world were invited to compete in events such as weapons employment, HAAR, degraded navigation, degraded search and confined hoisting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Go...

Rescue maintainers assigned to the 920th Maintenance Squadron were busy completing time compliance technical orders, performing left and right wing trailing edge corrosion repairs, and other maintenance requirements for an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft inside the isochronal dock here October 14 - 15.

Global tensions have been on the rise in recent years, driven by events including Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine and China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea. To uphold its position as the world’s preeminent military force, the United States continues to invest in its military capabilities. This includes the maintenance of its formidable […]

The 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues since assuming search and rescue duties in Alaska nearly three decades ago.

The 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues since assuming search and rescue duties in Alaska nearly three decades ago.

The 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues since assuming search and rescue duties in Alaska nearly three decades ago.

Airmen take in the view from the rear of a 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II as it operates in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 6, 2023. The 79th RQS falls under the 563rd Rescue Group, which directs flying operations for one of the Air Force’s only active-duty rescue wings dedicated to combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

Most of the world has already entered the autumn months, and for most of us that means a drastic change in routine compared to what happened in the summe...