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.
Alaska National Guard soldiers in Louisiana continue to supply hurricane relief for people in need, while airmen in New Jersey work with Afghan evacuees relocating in the U.S.
Wreaths Across America will host virtual 5K and 10K races September 11-25 as it tries to get 2 million wreaths placed on military headstones around the country.
More than $10,000 raised during a recent 24-hour session to help keep places operating that allows active duty and retired military personnel to stay for free while they receive medical care.
