Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus greet the children of Yakutat after arriving in an Alaska Army National Guard Humvee as part of Operation Santa Claus in Yakutat, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2024. Operation Santa Claus, a longstanding annual community outreach program of the AKNG, has provided gifts such as toys, backpacks, and books to children in remote Alaskan communities since 1956. The … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared for Old Man Winter?
DECEMBER 20, 2024 - As families gather on cold snowy nights to play games or sit in front of those crackling fires to enjoy it’s warmth, remember to do it safely. Staying healthy and warm during winter can be a challenge if you are not prepared. The best way to have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you … [Read more...]
Trees for Troops Brings Holiday Cheer
DECEMBER 20, 2024 — Soldiers and their families gathered to participate in the annual Trees for Troops giveaway Dec. 13 at Phantom Warrior Stadium. More than 600 farm-grown Christmas trees were distributed, offering a festive touch to the holiday season and a sense of home for Soldiers stationed far from loved ones. The event, organized by the Christmas Spirit Foundation … [Read more...]
Chief Details Irregular Warfare in Defense Strategy
DECEMBER 20, 2024 - Special operations forces have been crucial in U.S. counterterrorism efforts, but they also have a place in what is also known as a great power competition, said Chris Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict. Maier spoke at the Center for a New American Security, yesterday and highlighted the various … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Drop 24 Interfly
A formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft fly together near the coast of Guam, Dec. 14, 2024, to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024. OCD aims to build and enhance the coordination, integration, and execution skills necessary to support future humanitarian assistance efforts in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie … [Read more...]