This Day in Alaska History-October 20th, 1897
US bases across Europe bracing for possible terror attack
WASHINGTON — U.S. military bases and personnel across Europe are on heightened alert, after new intelligence warned of a possible terror attack targeting either facilities or personnel. A U.S. defense official Monday confirmed to VOA that military installations across U.S. European Command (EUCOM) have been elevated to Force Protection Condition “Charlie,” which means an attack of […]
Department Joins With U.S. Army To Provide New Pathway For Service Members In Alaska
ANCHORAGE — On June 14, 2024, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) signed an agreement with the U.S. Army for the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. The Alaska Army National Guard signed the agreement, on behalf of the U.S. Army. The Army PaYS Program provides Active-Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve Soldiers, ROTC […]
This Day in Alaskan History-May 16th, 1924
Photo: The Douglas World Cruisers above Seward, Alaska. National Archives