The first of the vessels will arrive in Kodiak in 2028.
Military
Back Loop Bridge trailhead closed for glacial outburst flood wall construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building a berm parallel to Back Loop Road.
‘This is how we heal:’ Hoonah honors its veterans with two new memorials
Alaska consistently has the highest percentage of veterans in the country, and Hoonah has one of the highest shares of any town.
Vietnam War veteran from Hoonah gets proper homecoming decades after his service
More than half a century after he returned from Vietnam, George Lindoff had the opportunity to revisit that chapter in his life – this time, with a goal of healing.
U.S. Marine Corps expands Alaska footprint
The Marines announced a new reserve detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and a rotating force to support Marines who arrive for joint military exercises. No troop numbers were announced.
Coast Guard says two new icebreakers will be homeported somewhere in Alaska
Which ports is yet to be decided, but the announcement adds a feather to the cap of Sen. Sullivan as he runs for reelection.