Alaska Air National Guard could miss half of its alert missions
The commander of the Alaska Air National Guard says it could miss up to 50% of its NORAD-assigned alert missions under new manning rules.
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The commander of the Alaska Air National Guard says it could miss up to 50% of its NORAD-assigned alert missions under new manning rules.
An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2023. The F-22 is designed to project air dominance and power projection across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)
An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 7, 2023. The aircraft provides an accurate, real-time picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)
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