Alaska Air National Guard
Brough wide, Alaska
How we verified this
As of August 2026 all thirteen talkgroups RadioReference lists under "Alaska Air National Guard - 176th Wing" on Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR) carry the encryption marker, e.g. "17100 ANG Air 01 — Operations — D Enc".
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
What This Means
There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alaska Air National Guard radio encrypted?
Yes. Alaska Air National Guard uses P25 AES-256 encryption. There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Can I listen to Alaska Air National Guard on a police scanner?
No. Alaska Air National Guard has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Alaska Air National Guard encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track military installation response as it happens.
Can Brough wide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Brough wide County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Alaska Air National Guard encryption?
File a FOIA request for Alaska Air National Guard's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Brough wide County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.