JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel assigned to the 176th Wing and Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command conducted three separate rescue missions across Alaska from July 23-26, resulting in saves for nine individuals. The crew quickly transported the party to Providence Alaska Medical Center where they were released to the Alaska State Troopers. The rafters were then transported to Providence Alaska Medical Center where they were released to the Alaska State Troopers. While the Alaska Air and Army National Guard aviators train to fulfill their military and federal missions, they also work with the AKRCC to provide Alaska with specialized civil search and rescue capabilities when available. The Alaska National Guardsmen continuously hone their skills in Alaska’s vast and austere locations and can operate under the most challenging conditions.