The Roanoke Island’s crew, their families, legislative representatives, and coast guardsmen from sectors Anchorage and Seward came out to the Homer Elks Lodge for Roanoke Island’s decommissioning ceremony.
Military
Slideshow: Memorial Day in Juneau
Juneau residents remembered those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
Remembering Marines Who Died On A Mission Of Mercy In Nepal
Six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers died in a helicopter crash while delivering earthquake relief supplies. NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the kind of people who risk their lives for strangers.
For $1B radar, it’s Clear
The selection of Clear helps solidify Alaska’s role as host to the ground-based mid-course missile defense system, designed primarily to shoot down warheads from North Korea.
Murkowski, Cantwell push for icebreakers
Murkowski calls it a military necessity and a down payment on an Arctic future.
Alaska WWII vet enjoys bird’s eye view of D.C. flyover
Alaskan bush pilot Urban Rahoi, a homesteader, lodge owner and Fairbanks businessman flew over the capitol in a B-17.