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First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise ships

The port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.

3 weeks ago

This photo provided by the City of Nome shows the inner harbor of the Port of Nome, Alaska, on Aug. 11, 2017, where goods at that arrive at the port are then prepared for shipment to villages throughout the region.

The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host military

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.

4 weeks ago

Got a ticket to ride: Alaskan soldiers offered free flights home

11th Airborne Division soldiers are being authorized one round-trip ticket to their home of record now through the end of the year.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 weeks ago

Black boxes recovered from Alaska Army helicopter crash site

The two helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright collided on April 27, killing 3 soldiers.

By AP Staff

2 months ago

For soldier killed in Alaska crash ‘family was everything’

Stacie Weaver says her son, Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, had a positive outlook and cared about others.

2 months ago

Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather, Army says

An Army spokesperson said there were no weather issues or visibility problems when two helicopters collided in Alaska.

2 months ago

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