The Coast Guard contingent heard comments from Nome’s Mayor Richard Beneville, City Manager Tom Moran, along with business and nonprofit representatives.
Military
Bill to update Alaska’s ‘toothless’ military justice code advances
Investigators looking into allegations of sexual assault and harassment within the Alaska National Guard two years ago found no real recourse for cracking down on perpetrators. This bill would give the outdated military code teeth.
With record low sea ice, crack forces Navy camp evacuation
The Navy’s exercise was scheduled to wrap up at the end of this week, but Crosby said changes in sea ice caused the camp to close early.
Defense secretary on board with keeping JBER unit
“I think that that is an important part of our force posture in the Pacific,” said Secertary of Defense Ashton Carter about JBER’s 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division.
Trial date set for former Kodiak Coast Guardsman accused of murder
Police said former Kodiak Coast Guardsman Adrian Loya wrote a 250-page essay stating his reasons for wanting to kill Lisa Trubnikova. Family say he had become obsessed with her when they were stationed in Kodiak.
Wounded Warrior Project Fires Top 2 Executives After Reports Of Overspending
The charity responds to questions about its overhead costs, such as the $26 million it spent on conventions — including at least one that was held at a luxury resort.