The 176th Wing is located in Anchorage at the Ted Stevens International Airport, in the Great State of Alaska.  Alaska has been considered "America's Last Frontier".  The Alaska Air Guard consists of 8 different units, 176th Wing, 144th AS, 249th AS (C-17), 210th RQS (HH60), 211th RQS (HC130), 212th RQS (PJ's), DET 1, located in Fairbanks,  and the 176th ACS.  The combined Rescue Squadrons are considered one of the busiest Air Force Pararescue units in the business today.  We are Guarding America and Defending Freedom for All.