She was the CSS Shenandoah, one of a handful of Confederate “commerce raiders,” commissioned to bruise the Union economy by ruining the U.S. shipping industry.
Military
Town hall offers veterans a chance to connect with VA officials
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is holding another listening session in Juneau tonight.
Army confirms investigation of racism in Stryker Brigade
Army investigators have confirmed they’ve launched a formal investigation into a Stryker Brigade soldier’s allegations of racist behavior by some members of his unit.
Army investigating Stryker Brigade for allegations of racist behavior
Army investigators are looking into a Stryker Brigade soldier’s allegations of racist behavior by some members of his unit. A U.S.
At National Guard confirmation hearing, the political becomes personal
At a pair of confirmation hearings on Tuesday, Laurie Hummel was asked about her plans for reforming the Guard, and went through a personal line of questioning along the way.
U.S. Navy honors Petty Officer from Hoonah
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kolbjorn Skaflestad was honored as 2014 Junior Shore Sailor of the Year by Submarine Force Atlantic.