The program, Hearts Apart, works with military families who have loved ones deployed, or are currently deployed, to work through the internal battles many families face during deployments.
On Sep. 6, the Alaska National Guard engaged with their Mongolian partners in Gobi Wolf 2022, a six-day exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement.
The 1-52nd General Support Aviation Battalion, along with two UH-60 Black Hawk and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, participated in an army training exercise in northern Alaska close to Prudhoe Bay from Aug. 17-26.
The program is open to junior enlisted service members. Through donors and airline mileage programs, military members receive a stipend that pays for most all traveling expenses.
Gaffney today spends his time practicing routines in the sky, working to perfect his performances and skillset if needed for combat. Through the demonstration team he has been able to travel and perform around the world. Including in Air Shows in Australia, India and the Middle East.
Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 wrapped up their second operation of the year on June 24 after conducting simulated combat exercises with other American and foreign military forces. The Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise ran from June 9-24.
After nearly seven decades, the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs is preparing to award 14 guardsmen from the first Scout Battalion for their heroic efforts in response to a 1955 plane crash.
A ceremony was held Monday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to transfer command of the 673rd Air Base Wing from Col. Kirsten Aguilar to Col. David Wilson.
The customized house will include more than 42 specialized adaptations to help Young maneuver around the home. Including, a pull-down shelving unit, a roll-in shower, and a roll-under cooktop. The adaptations will allow Young to enjoy some of his favorite activities such as cooking.
Wordin created the app “LifeScore” to help soldiers have an alternative method for mental health services right at their fingertips. The app tracks and monitors the six domains of someone's life. These include sleep, nutrition, fitness, food, spirituality, and state of mind.
The program allows cadets to regain credits and potentially gain either a GED or high school diploma. Depending on the credits earned McPhetres said cadets could receive both certifications.
On May 13, military personnel wrapped up their training with Red Flag Alaska 22-1, a pacific air force directed field training that put participants in worldwide combat training.
After hosting a listening session in April on military bases in Alaska regarding suicide among military members, Sen. Dan Sullivan and California Rep. Jackie Speier noticed a need for additional mental health resources in the state.
Almost half of military clients at Alaska Behavioral Health are younger than 18. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic said early interaction is critical when dealing with a mental health challenge.
The Alaska National Guard is dedicating April to spreading awareness about sexual assault as part of the Department of Defense’s National Sexual Assault and Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.”
In March, Brown finished in third place in the foot division for the 2022 Iditarod Trail Invitational. It's a 1,000-mile human-powered race that follows the Iditarod trail by foot, bike or skis.
Soldiers from Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright took part in first ever regional Combat Training Center rotation at the Donnelly Training Area.
Eleven Army Alaska soldiers took their own lives in 2021, four more than than the previous year. Five of the deaths involved soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and the rest came from Ft. Wainwright.
Recruits can now earn up to $50,000 in bonus money for a six-year enlistment, depending on their selected career field, qualifications, and how quickly they can ship out for training.
The Military In Lasting Tribute memorial is a virtual memorial for U.S. military members who are not featured on any other war memorials, and contains the names and the faces of those who died on active duty from 1985 until present day.
Northrim Bank becomes first partner with the Army Guard under the PaYS program, which guarantees soldiers preparing to leave the service at least one interview with private company .
People are asked to place their calls on Warrior Call Day on Nov. 21 to check on the mental health status of those who served as way to help reduce suicide.
JBER is primary site for exercise Yudh Abhyas, as soldiers from both India and the U.S. learn how to operate in cold climates and high-altitude conditions.
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