Sean Faro

The Alaska Air National Guard (AK ANG) was established in 1952 as the air militia of the State of Alaska, tasked with both federal and state missions. Its early focus was air defense during the Cold War, protecting the northern approaches to North America. Over the years, the AK ANG has expanded its roles to include search and rescue, disaster response, and airlift missions, notably providing critical support during natural disasters and emergencies within Alaska and beyond. Today, it operates key units such as the 168th Wing and 176th Wing, maintaining rapid response capabilities for both homeland defense and overseas deployments.