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The Army’s permafrost test bed in Alaska set for significant upgrade
The Army's research facility includes a permafrost tunnel — about a third of a mile long — that has Ice Age-era animal bones jutting out from the walls.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Alaska is recovered
The MH-60 Jayhawk crashed during a rescue mission on Nov. 13.
Coast Guard helicopter crashes on southeast Alaska island
A Coast Guard spokesperson says all four crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.
US Navy ships shadowed Russian-Chinese flotilla off Alaskan islands
U.S. Northern Commands officials said Monday that the combined Russian-Chinese patrol didn't enter U.S. waters.
First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise ships
The port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.
The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host military
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.
Black boxes recovered from Alaska Army helicopter crash site
The two helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright collided on April 27, killing 3 soldiers.
By AP Staff
Alaska National Guard honors Alaska Natives who rescued Navy crew
The members of the First Scouts unit of the Alaska National Guard rescued the crew of a Navy plane shot down over the Bering Strait in 1955.
Air Force jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska
The Russian activity in the North American ADIZ was not seen as provocative.
‘Unidentified object’ downed over Lake Huron
U.S. officials say an “unidentified object” has been shot down Sunday for the third time in as many days, this time over Lake Huron.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press