The newly designated 144th Fighter-Bomber Squadron poses for a picture during the winter of 1953. The primary mission for the 144th at the time was national air defense. Lt. Albert Kulis, whom the base was later named after, is third from the left in the front row. (176th Wing Alaska Air National Guard photo)
United States Air Force
1953
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