US builds up naval, troop presence near Alaska amid Russian activity
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The U.S. military is steadily boosting its presence near Alaska, deploying a destroyer and an Army unit armed with a long-range missile system as tensions rise due to stepped-up Russian and...
US Gears Up for 'Homeland Defense' in Alaska - Newsweek
WEBSep 23, 2024 · A Russian-Chinese flotilla sailed toward the Northern Pacific Ocean on Monday while the United States deployed two warships for homeland defense operations to protect Alaska.
U.S. deploys soldiers, rocket systems to Alaska island as ... - CBS News
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes...
Alaska News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
WEB5 days ago · Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Alaska news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments.
Alaska highlighted in new Department of Defense Arctic strategy
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Defense Arctic strategy released a week ago highlights Alaska’s importance as the far north is increasingly militarized. The release was timely.
Alaska | AP News
WEBSep 12, 2018 · Alaska Native village split in two for years by global warming reunites. Alaska Airlines completes its acquisition of Hawaiian Air, which will remain a separate brand. September 18. US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area. September 17.
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Damage assessments begin in flooded remote Alaska villages
WEBAuthorities are making contact with some of the most remote villages in the United States to determine the need for food and water and assess damage from a massive weekend storm that flooded communities dotting Alaska’s vast western coast.
U.S. Navy sends 4 destroyers to Alaska coast after 11 ... - CBS News
WEBAug 7, 2023 · The U.S. Navy sent destroyers to the coast of Alaska last week after 11 Russian and Chinese warships were spotted patrolling nearby international waters.
Alaska rocked by powerful earthquake, no major damage or injury ...
WEBJul 30, 2021 · The most powerful U.S. earthquake in half a century left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of the epicenter, officials said on Thursday.