Latest "alaska" stories

Army AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment Attack Reconnaissance Battalion in flight over an Alaskan mountain range near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, June 3, 2019.

Two soldiers injured in Apache crash in Alaska

The soldiers were treated and released at nearby hospitals, according to the Army.

29 hours ago

In the arms of an Arctic Angel — soldier gets Army award for heroism

Sgt. 1st Class Andrew D. Chapoton was presented the Soldier’s Medal for his courage risking his own life to save victims from a burning car wreck.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 weeks ago

National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village

The Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus program attempts to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts to children in Alaska Native villages each year.

8 weeks ago

US Army readies latest batch of advanced networking gear

Army leaders have likened the capability set approach to Apple’s iPhone strategy: newer, more advanced hardware rolling out shortly after the last release.

By Colin Demarest

4 months ago

2 Russians fleeing military service reach remote Alaska island

Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S.

4 months ago

First Arctic unit now training with modernized US Army networking gear

The communication upgrades arrive amid a push by the U.S. Army to better outfit and prepare its northern forces.

By Colin Demarest

5 months ago