660-mile rescue flight highlights Alaska's unique challenges The Alaska Air National Guard this week traveled nearly 660 miles to rescue a pregnant woman on a small island 2 miles from Russia The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
Santa visit brings joy to a frosty Alaska Inupiaq village Santa and Mrs. Claus left Rudolph at home to catch a ride recently on an Alaska Air National Guard cargo plane to visit the Inupiac village of Nuiqsut, about 30 miles south of the Arctic Ocean The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022