Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policyMilitary families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon33 hours ago
Pilot reported fire on vintage military plane before Alaska crashThe C54D-DC airplane — a military version of the WWII-era Douglas DC-4 aircraft — crashed outside Fairbanks Tuesday. No survivors were found.6 days ago
8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the ArcticThe exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.By Todd South2 months ago
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copaymentsThe VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Sensing fabric, special food among Army’s cold weather training toolsHere are some of the extreme cold weather efforts now in development from Army researchers.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago
Military hypothermia and frostbite decline as cold-weather ops ramp upEven as more troops participate in cold-weather training, injuries associated with the cold are on the way down.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago
Army helicopters collided near Alaska mountain pass, report saysThe accident safety report on the April 27 crash near Healy, Alaska, was released in response to a records request from The Associated Press.5 months ago
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII diesJapan 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.5 months ago
Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Alaska is recoveredThe MH-60 Jayhawk crashed during a rescue mission on Nov. 13.5 months ago
Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling SantaAn Alaska National Guard helicopter was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and gifts to an Alaska Native village when it had to make a lifesaving detour.6 months ago
Coast Guard helicopter crashes on southeast Alaska islandA Coast Guard spokesperson says all four crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.6 months ago
Alaska Air Guard rescues victims of plane and car crashes in one tripThe 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 Perez6 months ago