Congress OKs money to build an Arctic icebreaker and more Coast Guard cutters for Alaska
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said the appropriations bill also includes $20 million to begin acquiring materials for a second icebreaker.
Military
Gov. Dunleavy offers Alaska National Guard for Mexican border patrols
In brief video, the governor says a Mexican border issues could threaten Alaskans.
Coast Guard cutter crew member dies in Homer accident
The Coast Guard identified the crew member as Chief Warrant Officer, Michael Kozloski, 35, from Mahopac, New York.
A Haines museum worker found a WWII mortar round in the vault. It was still live.
The Japanese explosive had been in the museum’s possession for more than 20 years, the director said.
JBER to hold emergency response drill Thursday
Neighborhoods near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson could see increased vehicle traffic and hear sirens during planned exercise.
Effort to pay Coast Guard members during shutdown advances, Sullivan says
President Trump supports the measure, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said a day after Coast Guard personnel missed their first paycheck during the lapse.
Photos: A training mission for Alaska’s elite search-and-rescue team
Civilian search-and-rescue operations provide National Guard personnel with real-world experience.
U.S. Navy will name destroyer after Ted Stevens
The Arleigh Burke-class ship will be built in Mississippi.
Chugiak Marine wounded in Syria receives Purple Heart
Tyler Frazier was recognized in November after suffering wounds while fighting in Syria.
Coast Guardsmen, expecting to miss Monday’s paycheck due to shutdown, get one-time reprieve
The Coast Guard is the only military branch whose members were working without pay during the shutdown.
Sutton teen accepts Army’s Distinguished Service Cross for his father, killed 9 years ago in Afghanistan
The Distinguished Service Cross is the military’s second-highest award for valor.
Air Force recommends more F-22 fighter jets be stationed at JBER
The F-22s would come from the hurricane-ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
What it was like in the JBER air traffic control tower when the earth shook
“You just kind of feel like, your time’s up,” said one air traffic controller.
Military officials describe damage from powerful Alaska quake
Last week’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake near Anchorage caused multiple problems at the sprawling Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, including damage to steel frameworks, ceilings, and sprinkler and heating systems, military officials said Friday.
Owners of collapsed home hope to return to Eagle River
This military family wanted to return to Alaska before Friday’s earthquake devastated their dream home. Now they’re not sure what’s next.
Fort Wainwright soldiers try out proposed new fitness test
The proposed test is still under review and may undergo changes.
Proposed land deal could benefit JBER, Eagle River-Chugiak Parks and Rec
A proposed conservation easement would provide a permanent buffer between Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Beach Lake Park.
Melting ice has US military looking north to the Arctic
As the ice melts, the U.S. is preparing for possible threats from Russia and China.
‘It doesn’t get better than this’: A hearty Thanksgiving on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
It’s military tradition for senior leaders to serve soldiers and their families in appreciation for the service and sacrifice.
Anchorage School Board votes to close one of three JBER elementary schools
Not enough students attend Mount Spurr and two other base elementary schools, Orion and Aurora, to justify keeping all three open, school officials say.