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 South3 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
Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crashThe helicopters were headed to Fort Wainwright from a mission in the Donnelly Training Area.13 months ago
Army grounds helicopter fleet for force-wide safety stand downThe move is the first such fleet-wide stand down since 2015.By Davis Winkie13 months ago
Three dead after two Apache helicopters collide in AlaskaThis is the second serious Apache crash in Alaska this year.By Jessica Edwards and Davis Winkie13 months ago
Alaska National Guard honors Alaska Natives who rescued Navy crewThe members of the First Scouts unit of the Alaska National Guard rescued the crew of a Navy plane shot down over the Bering Strait in 1955.14 months ago
Alaska National Guard rescues two from remote regionAlaska National Guardsmen rescued two men suffering from severe frostbite in a remote area of the state.By Jonathan Lehrfeld15 months ago
Air Force jets intercept Russian aircraft near AlaskaThe Russian activity in the North American ADIZ was not seen as provocative.By Meghann Myers15 months ago
‘Unidentified object’ downed over Lake HuronU.S. officials say an “unidentified object” has been shot down Sunday for the third time in as many days, this time over Lake Huron.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press15 months ago
Fighter aircraft shoot down car-sized ‘object’ flying near AlaskaOfficials have not been able to identify what the object is or to whom it belongs.By Meghann Myers15 months ago
Two soldiers injured in Apache crash in AlaskaThe soldiers were treated and released at nearby hospitals, according to the Army.16 months ago
In the arms of an Arctic Angel — soldier gets Army award for heroismSgt. 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 Lehrfeld16 months ago