“We need everybody’s help,” said Major General Laurie Hummel. “We need veterans to talk about their experiences, and to mentor young people, and to help keep them on the right path.” Hummel and her staff were in Sitka last week as part of a new rural engagement initiative.
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Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal
In 2014, Parnell said the dismissal of Grunwald and two others was related to an investigation done by the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations.
Alaska National Guard turns over rural armories for public use
So far, 15 rural armories have been divested. The guard plans to divest 60 in rural communities total, mostly to municipalities.
Alaska National Guard hopes to increase number of Alaska Native soldiers
Col. Wayne Don says Alaska Native participation in the guard has diminished over time since the end of the Cold War, along with capacity to help during local and state emergencies.
Alaska National Guard members helping with Harvey rescues
The Alaska National Guard is sending personnel and equipment to help with on-going rescue efforts connected to Harvey, a hurricane-turned-tropical storm.
65 years after crash, recovery resumes on Colony Glacier
The military resumed an annual mission Monday to the Colony Glacier, where an Air Force plane crashed 65 years ago, killing the dozens of service members on board.