Officials with the National Guard told state legislators about the decision just days before a federal judge temporarily ordered an end to deployments in the nation’s capital.
Military
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’
Alaska National Guard officials say the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” will not interfere with disaster relief efforts.
Alaska has a higher share of veterans than any other state
Veterans are most concentrated in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Fairbanks.
Here’s how to observe Veterans Day in Juneau
Multiple events recognizing veterans are happening in the Capital City.
Kodiak spaceport hosts secretive federal government rocket launch, likely a hypersonic missile test
The launch, which was not disclosed beforehand, took place about 10 p.m. Thursday night and was observed by people across the Kodiak Archipelago and was visible as far away as Seward.
Newest U.S. icebreaker visits its future home in Juneau
Juneau residents may have glimpsed the large red and white ship through the fog over the weekend, but it was only here for a little while before heading north.