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Army stands up Arctic aviation command
Two Army aviation battalions in Alaska will now fall under a local command, as the service looks to cement its capabilities in the High North.
By Todd South
Bipartisan trio in Congress wants more action on Army Alaska’s suicide problem
Army Alaska’s 17 suicide deaths among about 11,000 soldiers represents a disproportionately high rate for the service.
By Davis Winkie
Soldiers integrate air defense for the first time in major Alaska exercise
Soldiers armed with the Patriot, Sentinel and Avenger systems all deployed to the frigid terrain.
By Todd South
Guard members leave frigid ND for cold-weather training
Thirteen members of the North Dakota National Guard, along with members of the Mississippi Air National Guard, will participate in the training exercises.
Mobile kitchen fell on Alaska paratrooper who died last month
The paratrooper was “unable to get clear” because she was standing on an icy surface.
By Davis Winkie
Army Alaska paratrooper dies in on-duty accident
Spc. Karolina Ferrer-Padilla died in an accident on JBER Monday.
By Davis Winkie
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rule
he case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.
Mandatory ‘Biggest Loser’ competition a no-go for Army unit in Poland
Members of the 574th Composite Supply Company won't be competing after all.
By Davis Winkie
Army Alaska CSM asks for help after another soldier dies at home
Master Sgt. Wesley Woods was found dead Dec. 30 in his Fairbanks home.
By Davis Winkie
Another soldier dies at home in Alaska
Five soldiers assigned to Alaska-based units have died off-duty since mid-October.
By Davis Winkie
Army sketches out plan for an Arctic brigade combat team
The concept taking shape looks like an almost entirely self-sustaining Stryker brigade with more infantry, mobile, turreted mortars, as well as electronic warfare and cyber teams.
By Todd South