As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this month, there will be no shortage of moments to reflect on our country’s rich history. We’ll gather with family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the opportunities we’ve been given and the generations who helped build the country we call home. I hope we also spend […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – Soldiers and Airmen of the Alaska National Guard executed four missions to save four people over the July 4 holiday weekend. Maj. Kody Schmidt, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center senior controller, said the first mission opened following a request from the Alaska State Troopers (AST) for a hoist-capable helicopter to rescue […]
\ JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – For more than 80 years, C-47 Skytrain tail number 42-100857 has connected generations of Airmen. On June 6, 1944, the aircraft carried American paratroopers into Normandy during Operation Overlord, one of history’s defining airborne assaults. After D-Day, 42-100857 continued supporting airborne, airlift and glider operations across Europe through the […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2026/27 Winter Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The draft schedule covers regional sailings from October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The proposed schedule and supporting documentation can be found online at: dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/winter_considerations_2026-2027.pdf How to Submit Comments The public is encouraged to provide written […]