A history of the massive highways built during World War II
On a global scale, World War II was the largest and most intense single series of activities in human history to date. Trillions of dollars were spent in producing infrastructure…
How the battles of Attu and Kiska in Alaska set the stage for Allied victory in the Pacific
“Damn American dogs, we massacre you!” a Japanese soldier screamed through the fog toward the cold, hungry and exhausted American soldiers huddled below in valley foxholes on the island of…
The Coast Guard found Chinese and Russian warships in Alaska
On September 26, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard sent out a bulletin reporting that a Coast Guard cutter encountered a Chinese and Russian military naval presence in the Bering Sea….
The complete post guide to Fort Wainwright
Snowbirds and cold weather fans – rejoice in your new duty assignment to Fort Wainwright. This northern Army post is located adjacent to Fairbanks, Alaska, which is one of the…
Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list
No one ever said you’ll get a choice where you live while you’re in the military. But that doesn’t mean you can’t assemble a solid wish list for that next…
5 US states that maintain naval militias
The different levels of government in the United States are often overlooked and the expanded influence of the federal government can overshadow the authority of individual states. Many Americans may…
How coasties saved an entire village in 1919 during the Spanish Flu
Alaska is still considered the last frontier, even in today’s modern times. The unforgiving and extreme weather coupled with the rough terrain makes it a challenging place to live. One hundred years ago – during the Spanish Flu – it was even more d…
Learn how to live off grid from this legendary Navy Vet
Nowadays, you can find entire sections of the internet devoted to mastering the art of “off-grid” living. There, you can find both experts and charlatans exchanging argumentative blows in the never-ending digital debates we’ve let permeate throug…
Military activity is picking up in the quiet waters between the US and Russia
Tensions between the US and Russia and increasing activity in the Arctic have drawn more attention to the countries’ otherwise quiet boundary in the high north. The Bering Strait, between…