This Day in Alaska History-September 19th, 1903
Alaska, Kosovo youth build friendships through pen pal program
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Future School Director Festa Shabani still vividly remembers the arrival of U.S. Soldiers following the Kosovo War in 1999. Determined that future generations understand that history and the enduring friendship between the United States and Kosovo, she has spent years building relationships with Soldiers serving in the Kosovo Force. This spring, that […]
UAA awarded Military Friendly School silver designation
UAA earned the Military Friendly School designation for the 18th consecutive year in recognition of the university’s support for military-connected students and their families. The silver award for 2026-27 marks UAA’s 16th time achieving distinction at the bronze-or-above level. This award cycle, UAA earned further recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School. The rankings evaluate colleges and […]
Alaska National Guard PJs jump to save 2 stranded hunters north of Kotzebue
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Wing rescued two hunters stranded on a Kukpowruk River bank about 120 miles north of Kotzebue Sept. 11. The hunters called for help after rising water placed them in danger and prevented them from self-extracting. They used a commercially available two-way satellite communication device […]