Air Force to send ‘Arctic Pay’ to most of its Alaska-based service members
The Air Force announced Tuesday that it will provide incentive pay to active duty personnel based in cold locations, including
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President Trump speaks to troops at Alaska military base
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was in Alaska Thursday morning, delivering his first in-person address here since taking office. On
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Climate change a threat to bases across the U.S., Defense Dept. says
A new report by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) outlines how climate change is already threatening military installations around
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New symposium brings U.S. military’s attention to the Arctic
The U.S. military is looking for new ways to expand its presence in Arctic waters. Last week saw the first
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Top U.S. military officials visit Alaska bases
High-ranking military brass visited Alaska as part of the annual pilgrimage by federal officials and cabinet members during the August
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Why are elite fighter pilots leaving the U.S. Air Force?
The Air Force has a multi-billion dollar problem with one of its most expensive assets: pilots. Across all of its
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In Alaska stop, Vice Mike President gets refuel and military briefing
Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in Alaska on Monday. Pence visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage before continuing
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Safer airspace but more noise? U.S. Air Force considers changing jet flight patterns in Alaska
The U.S. Air Force is considering changes in fighter jet runway use at Anchorage’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson that officials say
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