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Alaska Military Collaborates and Practices for Arctic Scenarios

By Davis Hovey | March 22, 2018

U.S. Navy equipment is air dropped from an Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel)

According to the National Guard, ICEX 2018, a five-week-long event, allows the Navy to develop its understanding and preparedness in the Arctic. More than 50 Alaska National Guardsmen are supporting the Navy in this endeavor.

On Thin Ice

By KNOM Radio | May 4, 2016

Ice Camp Sargo

As springtime arrives in the sub-Arctic, the melting of our region’s ice cover is one of the clearest signs of the new season. It’s no surprise that ice — especially the lack of it — been a frequent subject of KNOM News’ recent stories.