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The UAF Military Health and Readiness Consortium (MiHRC) is proud to partner with the 11th Airborne Division—known as the “Arctic Angels”—in launching a groundbreaking leader development initiative designed to strengthen purpose, resilience, and readiness within the force.

In close collaboration with the division’s senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Corps and a dedicated cadre team, MiHRC co-designed and delivered a purpose-driven training program tailored specifically for mid-level NCOs. The goal: to empower leaders at the heart of the unit with tools to foster connection, build meaning, and support overall mission effectiveness.

Our evaluations have shown promising results—significant improvements in sense of purpose, enhanced unit cohesion and lethality, and a measurable reduction in suicide risk.

Thanks to the unwavering support and funding from Alaska’s congressional delegation, we are now preparing to take the next step: a full-scale clinical trial to further explore the effectiveness of this bottom-up, leader-focused approach to prevention and operational readiness.

The mission continues. The Arctic Angels lead the way.

Partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard to Strengthen Purpose and Readiness

The UAF Military Health and Readiness Consortium (MiHRC) is proud to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard, District 17, based here in Alaska, to expand the reach and impact of our purpose-driven leadership initiative.

The American public often underestimates the relentless demands placed on our nation’s premier maritime enforcers and rescuers. These men and women face extraordinary challenges—day in and day out—to protect lives, secure our waters, and uphold the mission.

In this latest collaboration, MiHRC is piloting an innovative addition to the leadership initiative by integrating principles from behavioral economics. This science-based approach allows us to better measure the combined impact of purpose-driven leadership and behavioral strategies on unit readiness and the reduction of harmful behaviors.

Together, we are advancing a cutting-edge model of leadership that is proactive, data-informed, and deeply rooted in service.

The Alaska National Guard stands out as an exceptional unit, consistently executing critical missions. Every day brings opportunities to serve, from refueling Alaska's cutting-edge aircraft to providing life-saving emergency assistance in the state's remote regions. The Alaska National Guard's commitment to excellence is unwavering.

 It's significant that the majority of Alaska's Guardsmen successfully navigate full-time civilian employment while fulfilling their vital duties to protect, defend, and serve our nation and the people of Alaska.To amplify the effectiveness of their purpose-driven leadership, the Military and Human Resources Center (MiHRC) has established a partnership with the Alaska National Guard.

Through the strategic application of behavioral economics, the MiHRC is piloting an additional resource to enhance the purposeful leadership initiative. This innovative combination aims to rigorously measure its impact on improving unit readiness and diminishing harmful behaviors.