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Alaska fisherman’s patience pays off as Marine scout sniper

Courtesy Story | 1st Marine Division | Date: 10.29.2012

A six-man team of scout snipers hiked through snowy, mountainous terrain under heavy winds. With freezing temperatures and no warming layers packed, the Marines looked to Sgt. Emmanuel P. Velayo to get them... Read More

From tragedy to triumph: A soldier's story of love, loss, perseverance

Courtesy Story | 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 10.25.2012

Through her own inner drive, inspiration, memories of Brian, and support from close family members, Ashley has been able to motivate herself to move forward in life without him. Read More

Training Arctic Leaders

Courtesy Story | 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 10.24.2012

Junior noncommissioned officers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division trained on the basics of leadership in a Team Leader Course Oct. 15 to Oct. 19... Read More

428th Fighter Squadron returns from Red Flag-Alaska 13-1

Story by Senior Airman Benjamin Sutton | 366th Fighter Wing | Date: 10.24.2012

The 428th Fighter Squadron concluded the first Red Flag-Alaska exercise of the fiscal year Oct. 19, 2012, after two weeks of intense, air-combat training throughout the vast mountain ranges of the Yukon River... Read More

NWTC honors one of its own Ceremony provides a touching end to 28 years of civil service

Story by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | United States Army Alaska | Date: 10.16.2012

After 28 years of dedicated service to the military as a civilian employee, Mrs. Terri Crowson was showered with gifts and well wishes at a retirement ceremony Oct. 4, 2012 at the Fairbanks Princess Resort. Read More