JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Two members of the Alaska Army National Guard were recognized as top contenders for the Alaska Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition during an awards ceremony here Sept. 10. The victors had to demonstrate mastery of multiple skills through a series of 15 events designed to challenge their physical and […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker is pleased to share information about a federal program supporting energy efficiency in rural Alaska communities. “Many rural Alaska communities struggle with crushing energy costs,” Gov. Walker said. “Reducing consumption is often one of the easiest and most effective ways of lowering these costs.” The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Seven Soldiers competed in the 2015 Alaska National Guard Best Warrior Competition held during a rainy and fog-filled weekend at a variety of training locations on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 25-27. This year’s three-day competition consisted of 15 events that physically and mentally challenged the sleep-deprived Soldiers. The 72-hour course […]
The Lt Governor of the state of Louisiana and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board announced that they are hosting the 11th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off on August 2nd in New Orleans. At the Cook-Off, eighteen chefs from around the country will compete for the highly coveted crown honoring the best seafood chef […]