The Dec. 29 deadline for Alaska Native veterans to apply for their Native allotments is fast approaching. About 2000 veterans are eligible, but only about 25% have filed claims.
Military
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times
The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more.
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026
Officials with the National Guard told state legislators about the decision just days before a federal judge temporarily ordered an end to deployments in the nation’s capital.
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’
Alaska National Guard officials say the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” will not interfere with disaster relief efforts.
Alaska has a higher share of veterans than any other state
Veterans are most concentrated in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Fairbanks.
Here’s how to observe Veterans Day in Juneau
Multiple events recognizing veterans are happening in the Capital City.