Kulis Air National Guard

The Kulis Air National Guard Base, located in Anchorage, Alaska, was established during World War II to provide critical air defense for the region. It became the home of the 176th Wing (originally the 176th Tactical Airlift Group) of the Alaska Air National Guard, which was activated in 1969. The unit played a vital role in both state and federal missions, including airlift support, search and rescue operations, and disaster response throughout Alaska and beyond. In 2011, operations from Kulis were relocated to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, marking the end of an era for the historic base.