Alaska consistently has the highest percentage of veterans in the country, and Hoonah has one of the highest shares of any town.
Military
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.
Third shutdown of fiscal year has ‘severe’ impacts for Coast Guard
Coast Guard Base Kodiak is still humming along, more than 50 days into a partial federal government shutdown. But contrary to what’s seen from the outside looking in, it’s not quite business as usual.
Alaska National Guard says planned deployment to Washington DC pushed to May
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said plans to deploy a trained rapid response force this month to support federal authorities in Washington D.C. has been pushed back to May.