The U.S. House today passed a military construction bill that includes $37 million for buildings at Eielson Air Force Base to support two squadrons of F-35s.
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U.S. Army ‘Sugar Bears’ fly supplies to Denali
Army helicopters flew the last round of supplies to Denali base camp for the 2015 climbing season Monday. The unit has a history of combining training and supply runs.
Icebreakers? Sure, but CG Boss Says Cutters Come First
CG head says the country must invest in new icebreakers to meet a predicted increase in Arctic drilling and marine traffic – but icebreakers aren’t necessary at the top of the list.
After five-month break, more National Guard records released
After a five-month hiatus on document production, the Walker administration has released a batch of records related to the Alaska National Guard scandal.
New rules for National Guard to wait until next year
At a hearing on Tuesday, Chair Gabrielle LeDoux said that the bill will not make it to the floor before the Legislature gavels out.
Eielson will keep F-16 squadron
Alaska Congressman Don Young says it’s good news on its own but it also improves the chances the Eielson will get F-35 aircraft, too.