Sen. Dan Sullivan says President Donald Trump’s order was justified. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the attack “eliminated one of the greatest threats to peace in the region.”
Military
New vendor awarded $8.5M to service Coast Guard’s failing VHF sites
Poor VHF coverage isn’t a new issue. But this many outages at once is not normal.
Coast Guard seaman faces court martial in death of shipmate
The U.S. Coast Guard says a seaman will face a court martial on murder and other charges in the death of a fellow seaman.
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 missing fishermen west of Kodiak
Rescuers on scene said the elements were against them: 40 mph winds, well-below-freezing temperatures, and high seas as they searched for the boat and crew.
Russia’s military dominance over Arctic grows while US treads water, security experts tell Senate panel
Strategists tell subcommittee members that Russia is increasing its control over the Northern Sea Route and becoming more aggressive with U.S. allies in the Arctic.
Santa Claus is coming to town — in a Black Hawk helicopter
“Operation Santa” is a tradition that dates back to 1956. Each year, the National Guard flies to small, remote Alaskan communities off the road system, bringing presents, ice cream and Santa.