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 Lehrfeld2 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
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
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.5 months ago
Russia says it test-fired an ICBM from a new nuclear submarineThe report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.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
Ukraine president seeks more support at NATO defense ministers meetingThis was also the first Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting for U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. CQ Brown.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
Army leaders see Latin America as test bed for military techThe region's proximity, partners and security challenges provide ways to test out new concepts and tech.By Todd South7 months ago
Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 8 in southern UkraineThe governor of southern Ukraine's Kherson region says Russian airstrikes have killed two people and wounded three others.7 months ago
Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to RussiaPresident Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.7 months ago