US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 days ago
The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coupThe coup designation comes with the suspension of counterterrorism assistance and military training.By Sam Mednick and Tara Copp, AP6 months ago
First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise shipsThe port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.9 months ago
The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host militaryU.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.9 months ago
US, NATO wrap up joint exercises in the Baltics, Europe’s High North U.S. military higher-ups described the BALTOPS and Arctic Challenge exercises as essential steps in solidifying the NATO alliance.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo10 months ago
Air National Guard rescue flight highlights Alaska’s unique challengesThe Alaska Air National Guard traveled nearly 660 miles to rescue a pregnant woman on a small island two miles from Russia.12 months ago