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September 7, 2018

49th Missile Defense Battalion tests its METL

U.S. Army: FORT GREELY, Alaska — The 100th Missile Defense Brigade and the 49th Missile Defense Battalion conducted their most

August 17, 2018

NORAD commander calls for ‘reinvigorated’ effort to ensure military readiness in the Arctic

KTUU: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (KTUU) – The senior military commander responsible for homeland defense says Russia and China are

July 6, 2018

DoD partnerships critical to Fairbanks’ strategic importance

U.S. Army: OINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK — A new era of military modernization was the theme during a visit to

June 26, 2018

During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role

Alaska Public Media: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. military increasingly relies on Alaska, both to provide a

June 25, 2018

Mattis stops in Alaska on his way to Asia, seeks ‘conversation’ with Chinese

Anchorage Daily News: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis laid out plans for a less contentious,

June 8, 2018

Alaska, Hawaii Congressmen Want to Beef Up Missile Defense

The Associated Press: Two senators from opposing parties are introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen the United States’ missile

May 4, 2018

Inside the Gates: The 300 defending the 300 million

KTVA: Following the attacks of 911, the White House under President George W. Bush issued a national security directive, calling

April 27, 2018

In Alaska, soldiers relish role in U.S. missile defense

Reuters: FORT GREELY, Alaska (Reuters) – Two hours south of Fairbanks, Alaska, near the starting point of the Alaska highway,

January 19, 2018

Inside the Gates: Alaska’s 49th Missile Battalion

KTVA: When it comes to defending our country during a missile strike, it turns out Alaska’s specific role is on

January 11, 2018

Vice President Pence to tour Alaska missile defense sites

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: FAIRBANKS – Vice President Mike Pence plans to stop in Alaska as part of a trip next