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 Beacon29 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
US announces new weapons package for UkraineIt could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.By Lolita C. Baldor, AP4 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
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 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
Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in UkraineU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.By Tara Copp and Felipe Dana, The Associated Press5 months ago