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The Alaska National Guard Safely Delivers Christmas Gifts to Three Remote Villages, Honoring Op Santa 65-year Tradition

By Edward Eagerton and Spc. Grace Nechanicky Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs on Dec 13, 2020 Featured, State

With the difficulties presented by COVID-19, the Alaska National Guard once again managed to spread joy to remote villages in difficult times. This year’s iteration of Op Santa brought the Christmas spirit to the villages of Birch Creek, Stevens Village, and Nanwalek. Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Guardsmen and volunteers delivered the gifts to […]

Isom Creek Fire Update

By Alaska Incident Management Team on Jun 18, 2020 Featured, Interior Alaska, State

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Firefighters continue to gain ground, closing the gap in the western containment line and constructing line on other parts of the Isom Creek Fire (#187). The La Grande Hotshots (U.S. Forest Service, Oregon) are joining crews today cutting line on the rugged south and east perimeter. There are nine hand crews […]