Alaska ANG KC-135

Alaska ANG KC-135 poster art

The aircraft carrier art is the only Arctic region refueling unit in the United States and maintains a substantial number of personnel on active duty and civilian technician status in order to meet its daily operational requirements. The unit transfers more fuel than any other Air National Guard tanker wing, because nearly all receivers are active duty aircraft, many of which are on operational missions. Because of Alaska’s strategic location with regard to national defense, the mission and importance of the 168 ARW and the Alaska Air National Guard should continue to increase in the coming years. Home to the most scenic alpine mountains and coastlines, Alaska is a playground for adventure seekers searching for hiking, hunting, and the best salmon fishing in the world. The 168th Wing (168 WG) is a unit of the Alaska Air National Guard, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska.