FILE - In this June 16, 2020, image released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, a Russian Tu-95 bomber, top, is intercepted by a U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter off the coast of Alaska . Personnel changes proposed to take effect Oct. 1, 2024, at the national level may hinder the Alaska Air National Guard’s ability to refuel U.S. and Canadian fighter jets when they scramble to escort Russian bombers nearing North American air space.
“I’m just really thankful that they were able to come and get me,” she said. “Who knows what would have happened if they didn’t?” “If we’re only watching the skies Monday through Friday and they launch a missile on Saturday, well, that’s failure,” said Alaska Guard commander Brig. Gen. Brian Kile. Local leaders have met with National Guard leadership, hoping to change their minds about the cuts in Alaska.
“You’re living in fear for the future,” said Sgt. Sharon Queenie, a Yup’ik Eskimo and Guard member who monitors the skies for errant aircraft or spy balloons. The single mother of three will see her $104,000 annual salary cut in half, which she said could force her to sell her house.
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