The newest Alaskan division realizes the unique hurdles of frigid operations. Major General Brian Eifler, commander of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,…
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Alaska Sues Administration Over Canceled Oil and Gas Leases
The state maintains that the Interior Department must abide by 2017 Congressional mandate. The state of Alaska sued President Biden’s administration this week, claiming that the Department of…
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State Department Approves Sale of Munitions to Canada
The approval permits the Defense Department to finalize the sale. The Department of State has approved a possible munitions sale to Canada, granting the Department of Defense the…
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NASA Selects Launch Service for PREFIRE Mission
Two satellites are set to measure Earth’s heat exchange with space. NASA selected Rocket Lab USA as the company that will provide the launch services for their Polar…
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Coast Guard Holds First Arctic Forum
Summit held to review and address domestic and international requirements. Seventy representatives from across the U.S. Coast Guard met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how better to work…
Read MoreWhite House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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Defense Policy Expert Looks to Address Climate Change
Assessments include how heat waves and flooding affect defense efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) published a piece this week covering the leadership goals of Iris A. Ferguson,…
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Russian and Chinese Warships Operating Near U.S. Coast
Discovery in the Bering Sea made by the Coast Guard. A group of Russian and Chinese warships were discovered earlier this month by the U.S. Coast Guard as…
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Coast Guard Urges Increased Arctic Patrolling
Intends to balance Russian presence with naval influence Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz discussed potential future strategy for the Arctic in an online discussion hosted by Brookings…
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Members of Congress Introduce Arctic Defense Bill
Call on DOD to create a 5-year plan for the region. This past week, Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Angus King of Maine, along with Representatives Mike…
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