Russian Bombers Flew near Alaska, Intercepted by Air Force Jets: US Military
The U.S. military said that two Russian nuclear-capable bombers escorted by two fighter jets flew near Alaska on Sept. 11.
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Not Just a Hike: Mountain Climb Helps Gold Star Families Heal
Gold Star Peak has a reputation among surviving families and groups that support them as more than just a challenging hike.
Northern Edge Military Exercises in Alaska Planned for May
The U.S. military has scheduled its exercises in the Gulf of Alaska for spring, despite calls for them to be moved to fall.
Alaska Coast Guard Station Receives Plane in Fleet Upgrade
The Coast Guard got the first of five new multipurpose aircraft to replace its aging air fleet at an Alaskan air station.
The Navy Could Send More Sailors to Alaska
If Arctic defense is important, the Navy needs to figure out how to train for it and operate in it, an official said.
Rescuers Search for Crashed Plane in Alaska National Park
Rescuers aboard a military aircraft were attempting to find a sightseeing plane that crashed a day earlier in Alaska.
Plane Survivor Rescued by Coast Guard: 'For Those Wondering I'm Alive'
The chartered Taquan Air flight that 11 people were on crashed Tuesday on a rocky mountainside near Ketchikan.
Sarah Palin Claims Sacha Baron Cohen Duped Her for Talk
The former Alaska governor says she fell victim to the British comedian during an interview for his upcoming Showtime series,...
Coast Guard: 11 Rescued After Plane Crashes on Alaska Island
A Coast Guard helicopter located the crash site and hoisted the pilot and passengers to safety.
In Alaska, a Glacier Recovery Mission Delivers Ghosts of Fallen Troops
A group of mortuary affairs recovery experts arrives each June at a glacier high in Alaska's Chugach mountain range.
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