Alaska military installations increase security

05/03/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press FAIRBANKS, Alaska Security at Alaska's major military installations has been increased as a precaution following the killing of Osama bin Laden. Military officials say increased security measures have been put in place at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, and at both Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks. At Fort Wainwright, heightened ...

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Meridian native promoted with the US Army

05/13/11     SFC Tarik J. Smith, a native of Meridian, was recently promoted to company first sergeant with the 486th MCT stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska.     The promotion follows three tours of duty during the War on Terrorism.

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VA secretary visits Alaska on Memorial Day

05/26/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska Eric Shinseki, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will observe Memorial Day in Alaska. Shinseki will visit the Anchorage Veterans Memorial on Monday at the Delaney Park Strip. He will then deliver the keynote address at a ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. After that, he will then travel to Bethel and Kwigillingok to ...

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