This Day in Alaska History-February 8th, 1939
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID & ConfirmID Effective February 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented PreCheck Touchless ID at ANC. This technology uses advanced facial comparison to verify a traveler’s identity in seconds. Travelers simply look into a camera at the checkpoint, and their live photo is matched against their passport photo. TSA states that this touchless process enhances security while providing a […]
Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft
WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js. Three Coast Guard air stations currently […]
Prince William Sound Shrimp Fisheries Public Zoom Meeting
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Divisions of Sport and Commercial Fisheries, will be hosting a Prince William Sound Shrimp Fisheries informational meeting. This will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 12 from 7:00 – 8:30pm and open to the public. Topics to be covered will be how the shrimp fisheries […]