Latest ""
Air Guard delays Alaska changes that threatened national security
The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copayments
The VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.
Sensing fabric, special food among Army’s cold weather training tools
Here are some of the extreme cold weather efforts now in development from Army researchers.
Military hypothermia and frostbite decline as cold-weather ops ramp up
Even as more troops participate in cold-weather training, injuries associated with the cold are on the way down.
Army helicopters collided near Alaska mountain pass, report says
The accident safety report on the April 27 crash near Healy, Alaska, was released in response to a records request from The Associated Press.
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Alaska is recovered
The MH-60 Jayhawk crashed during a rescue mission on Nov. 13.
Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling Santa
An Alaska National Guard helicopter was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and gifts to an Alaska Native village when it had to make a lifesaving detour.
Coast Guard helicopter crashes on southeast Alaska island
A Coast Guard spokesperson says all four crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.
Alaska Air Guard rescues victims of plane and car crashes in one trip
The 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues since assuming search and rescue duties in Alaska nearly three decades ago.
By Zamone Perez