3 survivors rescued from icy lake after plane goes missing in Alaska
A small Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was reported overdue Sunday night. It was believed to be near Tustumena Lake in Alaska. Rescue teams assembled to locate the plane.
A new Army manual lays out the ‘arctic determination’ at the heart of fighting in extreme cold
A new U.S. military manual defines the survival and tactical needs of fighting a war in the Arctic and extreme cold weather ...
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10th Mountain Division builds resilience during Arctic Forge 25
10th Mountain Division (LI), recently initiated movement from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to arrive in Finland to commence training for Arctic Forge 25. Arctic Forge 25 is a biennial U.S. Army Europe ...
Army reveals designs for Mountaineering and Mariner Badges
The Army recently approved the designs for both badges, which the service’s top enlisted leader first announced in October.
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Alaska Natives Before Statehood
While these groups were adept at fishing, they were also known for their mountaineering skills ... The influx of civilians and military personnel into Alaska had a devastating effect on the ...
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Successful rescue of plane crash victims on Kenai Peninsula
Three individuals, including an adult male pilot and two juveniles, were rescued from a plane crash on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Army establishes mountaineering badge for active-duty soldiers
The Army has announced the establishment of the Mountaineering Badge, making a long-recognized achievement available to wear ...
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2 Mountain Climbers Suffering from Hypothermia Awaiting Rescue from Denali Mountain in Alaska
The Denali National Park and Preserve said that one mountain climber ... Against the FAA and Army 3 Dead After Getting Caught in Avalanche While Heli-Skiing in Alaska, Authorities Say ...