The last members of the 1st Stryker brigade are returning to Fort Wainwright after a year in Iraq.
Alaska-based soldier dies in Iraq helicopter crash
A Fort Wainwright soldier died over the weekend in Iraq when a Black Hawk helicopter went down in a sandstorm, the Army said.
Fort Wainwright Stryker brigade completing return from Iraq
With flights this weekend, nearly all 4,000 members of the 1st Stryker brigade will be back at Fairbanks' Fort Wainwright after a year in Iraq.
Stryker soldiers returning from Iraq war zone
More than 1,000 soldiers are expected to return to Fairbanks over the next few days.
Alaska Air Guardsmen to head for Afghanistan
About 200 members of the Alaska Air National Guard will deploy this week to Afghanistan.
Fort Rich soldier dies in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Kurt R. Curtiss, 27, of Murray, Utah, a soldier from Fort Richardson's airborne brigade, was killed in a firefight at a hospital in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Sheik blames outsiders for rocket attack
FOB NORMANDY-Capt. Chris Hassan, of the 3-23rd Infantry Regiment, and Second Platoon, Charlie Company, had a different mission scheduled with their Iraqi Army partners. Plans changed in the wake of an unsuccessful rocket attack against American forces the previous night.
FOB NORMANDY, Iraq- Exiting the Wajihiyah district police station, Lt. Col. Jim DeMoss, commander of 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, called a quick team huddle in the courtyard.
COP COBRA, Iraq - "Ah yes, Cobra," Maj. Chris Hyde said, laughing nervously and sucking air through his teeth. "It's nice up there, really nice. But - how shall I say it - very austere."
FOB GRIZZLY, Iraq—The Chinook jostled from side to side, suggesting turbulence rather than touchdown at the LZ. Hugging their guns, Iraqis and Americans streamed toward the big helicopter's gaping rear hatch.
Transferring law enforcement duties presents challenges
Any detective ought to appreciate the Iraqi policeman's dilemma. Turf battles between local police and the Iraqi Army, the IP and IA, respectively, pose continuing concern for Americans working to hand off responsibilities to Iraqis.
Taliban wants US response on Fort Richardson soldier
A militant commander who is holding a Fort Richardson-based soldier abducted in Afghanistan said Sunday that Taliban leader Mullah Omar's council is waiting for a response to its demands before deciding the American's fate.
BAQUBAH, Iraq -- The air is hot and thick in the high-ceilinged room as the man shuffles forward. Sitting at a desk in front of him is a gray-suited official with a folder, who glares and starts asking questions.
FOB WARHORSE, Iraq -- The lawnmower-like buzzing grows louder, and after a few seconds the silhouette of a small plane takes shape in the 115-degree haze.
Strykers take students on search for explosives
FOB WARHORSE, Iraq— Capt. Richie Santiago interrupts First Platoon's movement through a palm grove and greets the imam of Saysabani.
Advance group of Strykers back home at Fort Wainwright
The first group of Strykers has returned to Fort Wainwright from Iraq. About 150 soldiers came back Monday morning.
UAF quartet joins Fort Wainwright soldiers in Iraq
Three UAF students are on the way to Iraq this weekend with a journalism professor for a month-long embed with Fort Wainwright's 1st Stryker Brigade.
Wainwright troops near homecoming
Fort Wainwright's 1st Stryker Brigade is winding up its year-long tour in Iraq's Diyala Province and looking forward to starting its return to Fairbanks, its commander said Tuesday.
Hundreds attend vigil for captured Fort Rich soldier
More than 500 people attended a vigil in Idaho on Wednesday night for a Fort Richardson-based soldier who was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban.
Idaho town hopes for the safe return of local soldier
To the rest of the world, Fort Richardson-based Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl is the frightened soldier who appeared in a Taliban propaganda video after he was captured in Afghanistan. The people of Hailey, Idaho, which he calls home, have a more complete portrait of Bergdahl.
Family of captive Fort Rich soldier asks for privacy
The Pentagon said Monday that troops are "sparing no effort" to find a Fort Richardson-based soldier captured by the Taliban as his family pleaded for privacy.
Funeral for Marine Cpl. Gregory Fleury
A funeral service for Marine Cpl. Gregory M. W. Fleury was held on Friday afternoon, November 6, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Anchorage. Fleury died while serving in the Afghanistan province of Helman when two helicopters collided on October 26.
A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army base on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 11 other people and left 31 wounded.
Images from recent memorials held for Alaskans killed in the line of duty in 2009, and brought home to rest.
Fort Rich soldiers in Afghanistan
The 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at work and during downtime.
VIDEO
Andy and Sondra Andrews talk about their son 2nd Lt. Darryn Andrews who was killed while serving in Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Shannon M. Smith with the 545th Military Police Company, Arctic Military Police Battalion at Fort Richardson was killed in Iraq on Sept. 8, 2009. His funeral in Sunbury, Ohio was held Sept. 18.
SOLDIER PROFILES
Running list of profiles of Alaskan, or Alaska-based, soldiers who have died since 2003.
PHOTOS
A ceremony at Sullivan Arena sends Alaska troops on their way.
SERIES
Four-part series on military families growing up in Alaska while their husbands and fathers serve in Iraq.
They're coming back! Soldiers, guardsmen and airman. Here's a chance to say thanks to the men and women who've served on your behalf.
PHOTOS
Images of Alaska's troops serving in Iraq, and coming home to family and friends.
Fort Richardson soldier held in Afghanistan
Soldiers return to Fairbanks after mission in Iraq
Fort Richardson soldier killed in Afghanistan
Two Fort Richardson soldiers dead in Afghanistan
Stryker brigade commander reports on progress in Iraq
Fort Richardson unit tries to help Afghans help themselves
Fort Rich team adapts to wider role in Afghanistan
Bomb kills Elmendorf airman in Afghanistan
Hundreds gather for fallen soldier's send-off in New York
Soldier based in Alaska is killed
Fort Wainwright soldier killed in Iraq honored in his home town
Soldier's services set in New York
Slow action not to Fairbanks Stryker brigade's liking
Soldier's death in Iraq under investigation
Wainwright officer dead in Iraq
Military says helicopter fatality not combat related
Two Wainwright soldiers killed in Iraq
Judge backs Christian soldier's conscientious objector petition
Soldier appeals to be conscientious objector
Medic in Alaska Guard earns Bronze Star
The cost of war: 5 years in Iraq
Back home, with a welcome new assignment
Alaska paratroopers return from Iraq
Stranded troops thought they'd be in Hawaii by now
Fort Richardson paratrooper killed
Iraqi girl's vision becomes soldier's mission
Iraqi girl's vision becomes soldier's mission
Fort Rich soldier who traded leave with a friend dies in Iraq
Fort Rich soldier who traded leave with a friend dies in Iraq
Fort Rich casualties identified
Fort Rich casualties identified
Slain Fort Rich soldier is praised
Slain Fort Rich soldier is praised
Alaska Army Ranger always defended others
Alaska Army Ranger always defended others
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