The 176th Wing's mission is to conduct day or night combat search and rescue, or CSAR, operations into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war. The 176th Wing is also tasked to perform military operations other than war. These tasks include civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief, international aid, counterdrug activities and NASA space shuttle support.
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Anchorage,
Alaska
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State Benefits
The Air Guard offers a regular paycheck, tuition assistance and more. Benefits include money for education through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, a military retirement plan, affordable health and life insurance – even access to free space-available air travel.
STATE BENEFITS
Education Benefits
Tuition Assistance (University of Alaska) currently is 100% tuition up to 12 credits and any course related fees. Tuition Reimbursement (other schools in Alaska, not University of Alaska) is $2,000 per state fiscal year.
Group Insurance
None
Injury Death Benefits
Benefits not to exceed $7,500 plus Workers' Comp; Death benefit to surviving spouse of Guard member if deceased member served min of 5 years. Lump sum equiv for all time served at $100 per month for each month served.
Medical Benefits
State Active Duty: Complete Workers'Comp
Miscellaneous
State mil ret: $100/mo after 20 yrs service. State Vet loans eligibility. Distinctive auto plates for Guard members w/ one-time $40 fee.
Reimbursement
None
State Tax Advantage
No state income tax
Workers Compensation
Yes
National Benefits
Members of the Air Guard receive a variety of educational and other military benefits.
NATIONAL BENEFITS
Base Post Exchange
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Facilities
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Theater
Yes. Unlimited
Burial Flag
Yes
Commissary
Unlimited use of commissary.
Education Benefits
Federal education benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill are available to most unit members provided they enlist for 6 years. These benefits are available to our members after completion of basic training and technical school. This program is a non-contributory benefit, meaning no payment or reduction in pay is required to receive these benefits. Federal benefits received: Montgomery GI Bill chapter 1606; up to $333 per month to offset college cost of attending college fulltime. Other Air National Guard Education Benefits for members enlisting for six years in a critical skills job may be available based on current incentive programs. These benefits include: Montgomery GI Bill kicker up to $350 per month for full-time college enrollment, Student loan repayment program; up to $20,000 paid throughout enlistment. If you have prior military service and elected the active duty MGIB, you may still take advantage of this benefit up to a maximum of 48 months of combined benefits at the full-time rate. Find more information on the Montgomery GI Bill Rates here.
Legal Assistance
Limited
Military Burial Assistance
Yes
Military Clothing Sales Stores
Yes. Unlimited
Military Death Gratuity
Yes
Military Medical Dental
Medical, only if duty-related
Military Recreation Facilities
Yes
Military Red Cross Assistance
No
Official Library Services
Yes
Pay And Allowances
Basic pay (4 days for working 1 weekend). Non prior service enlisted members will start off between E-1 -E-3 (Airman Basic - Airman First Class). New officers that have never been in the military before start as an O-1 (2nd Lieutenant). Medical Professionals may come at a higher rank based on experience and education. The military pay scale can be viewed here.
Retirement Points
1 per drill period, 2 per day for a drill weekend. 1 per day for annual training or additional active Duty days performed throughout the year. More information can be found here.
Sgli Medical Dental
Yes. Up to $400,000. Nominal fee
Space Available Travel
Continental U.S., to include, Hi, Ak, PR, VI, GU
Survivor Benefit Plan
Yes, with 20 years service, if elected
Transient Billeting
Yes
Tricare Medical Dental
The Member is covered for Duty-related medical Dental conditions through TRICARE Dental Program (TDP), the only dental plan sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) for National Guard/Reserve sponsors and their families. With the TDP, you will enjoy a nationwide network of more than 65,000 participating dentists, high-quality customer service and comprehensive dental coverage designed specifically with you in mind! Find more information on the TRICARE Dental Program here. For Activated or members serving on Active Duty for 30 days or longer medical coverage is provided/available for member and family until completion of Active Duty orders. Coverage continues for 180 days after being released from active status if activated in support of a contingency operation. Find more information on the TRICARE Reserve Select here.
Va Medical Dental
If injury/illness sustained in line of duty
VGLI Veteran Life Insurance
Yes, after retirement
Wearing Of Uniform
As required
Mission
The 176th Wing is located in Alaska and is primarily involved in the HH-60 Pave Hawk Mission.
MISSION
HH-60 Pave Hawk
The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security cooperation/aviation advisory, NASA space flight support, and rescue command and control.
C-130 Hercules
The C-130 Hercules primary mission is to perform the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 performs a diverse number of roles, including airlift support, Antarctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance, aerial spray missions, firefighting duties for the U.S. Forest Service and natural disaster relief missions.
C-17 Globemaster III
The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The C-17 mission includes performing tactical airlift and airdrop missions, transporting litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required.
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