The largest share of the project funding would be for a runway extension at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage.
Military
An Army division in Alaska is combating high suicide rates with mandatory wellness counseling
It’s been a year and a half since Fort Wainwright’s Mission 100 program was created to address mental health. Army officials and participants say it seems to be paying off – although there’s still work to be done.
High-ranking Alaska National Guard officer arrested on domestic violence assault charges
Wayne Don was promoted in 2021 to brigadier general in the Alaska National Guard and was in charge of the Guard’s joint staff.
Rear Admiral Megan Dean takes the helm of the Coast Guard in Alaska
Dean said she thinks it’s important for other women in the Coast Guard to see someone like them in positions of leadership. But she rejects the idea that being a woman makes her more or less capable in this role.
Curious Juneau: How big is the Coast Guard’s presence in Juneau?
“It’s a major footprint. And then we also have people who work for the Coast Guard who are not active duty,” she said. “It does end up being a significant economic driver in the community.”
US fighter jets intercept 6 Russian aircraft off Alaska
NORAD news release issued Saturday says the Russian formation included Tu-95 bombers, Su-35 fighters and an air-refueling tanker.