Ten days after the 80-foot tender and mail boat ran aground and sank just north of the Goddard hot springs, it’s back afloat.
Military
National Guard problems highlight outdated military code
Under the current Alaska National Guard rules, misconduct is only met with administrative penalties. Now, legislators are preparing to strengthen the code.
Alaska military bases could lose 11,100 troops amid national drawdown
A pending military draw down could take more than 11,000 troops off of bases in Alaska.
‘Hire More Heroes Act’ passes U.S. House unanimously
Despite the fierce fights waged in Congress over the Affordable Care Act, a bill to loosen the employer mandate sailed through the U.S. House last week.
Ousted military affairs official to be Alaska Senate Majority media strategist
A recently ousted military affairs official has been hired by the Alaska Senate Majority to guide their media strategy.
Parnell to Walker: use Guard Bureau reform recommendations
Governor-elect Bill Walker will be inaugurated during a ceremony in Juneau at 11:30 on Monday morning.




