When the Navy made its long-awaited apology inside Angoon High School, clan leaders responded one by one. One of them drew attention to the veterans in the room.
"Alaska Native veterans"
Unangax̂ soldier honored after decades with an unmarked grave
George Fox is the only known Unangax̂ soldier killed fighting in World War II, or in any war since.
‘May our hands do you justice’: Hoonah totem pole raising ceremony honors Alaska’s veterans
The totem pole is just the first piece of what will eventually be Huna Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Alaska Native veterans of Vietnam War, heirs would receive state land under Gov. Dunleavy proposal
Dunleavy said many veterans or their heirs would be able to receive land that’s closer to their homes than they would receive under a delayed federal program.
Alaska Native vets from the Vietnam era may lay claim to Alaska land
Congress has approved a new Native allotment filing period for veterans who served during the Vietnam War era
Sen. Sullivan lays out military policy goals at AFN
Sullivan drew applause speaking about a bill he sponsored to let Native vets of the Vietnam era apply for 160-acre allotments. The Obama Administration opposes the bill.
Hoonah vets recount Vietnam war, homecoming in new documentary
“When I was in Vietnam, I told myself if I ever make it out of here, I’m going back home and I’m staying there until the day I die,” says Victor Bean.