The Alaska Post is a weekly newspaper produced by the U.S. Garrison Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office and serving more than 16,000 soldiers, families and DOD civilian employees of the Fort Wainwright community and local communities. Fort Wainwright's home website is at www.wainwright.army.mil. The Alaska Post's mission is to inform, promote and educate through accurate reporting, writing and imagery.
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Army scientists developing solutions to improve thermal toughness in the Arctic; Quarterly Denali Award goes to 5/1 CAV; Leaders discuss initial Sex Assault... read more
Army scientists developing solutions to improve thermal toughness in the Arctic; Quarterly Denali Award goes to 5/1 CAV; Leaders discuss initial Sex Assault Review Commission recommendations; Army National Hiring Days kicks off May 10 with extra $2k bonus; Nutrition Corner: Farmers Markets; History Snapshot: Chow Line at Ladd Field, May 9, 1945; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Psychological Warfare; Army authorizes female Soldiers ponytails in all uniforms; Fort Wainwright Exchange shoppers can score a home run with sweepstakes; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; Army approves APFT exception for specialists and corporals; National Police Week; Army, Air Force funded research to support US superiority in multi-domain operations; Majority of Soldiers to be vaccinated by summer, says Army surgeon general; Army extends timeline for postpartum Soldiers to meet body fat standards; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 17, May 7, 2021
Fort Wainwright to begin major main gate construction work in late May; Fort Wainwright pens partnership... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 17, May 7, 2021
Fort Wainwright to begin major main gate construction work in late May; Fort Wainwright pens partnership supporting enhanced degree benefits; Pets and animals in emergency planning; Regional director tours Fort Wainwright ski lodge construction; Nutrition Corner: Coconut oil myth buster; History Snapshot: May is Historic Preservation Month – Ladd Field Permanent Pass, 1941; IMCOM-Pacific director visits Fort Greely; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Failure to success; Annual Consumer Confidence Report
DOD, Coast Guard Civilians can shop in store at the Fort Wainwright Exchange starting May 1; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; G.I. Joe turns coffee shop CEO: A CSP success story; Army hoping to field new oxygen generator; Friday Funday! Exchange weekly online giveaway celebrate military community; New MILITARY STAR accounts receive 15% off first-day purchases May 21 to June 3; Army-funded research paves way for improved lasers, communications; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 16, April 30, 2021
Alaska National Guard armory honor pole restored by original artists, Vietnam veteran and son; Army flies gear... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 16, April 30, 2021
Alaska National Guard armory honor pole restored by original artists, Vietnam veteran and son; Army flies gear to Denali for National Park Service; Nutrition Corner: Minimizing food waste; History Snapshot: Fort Wainwright’s first power plant; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: The Good Shepherd; Aerial survey of Jarvis Creek; Army outlines actions taken across the force to implement Fort Hood Independent Review Committee recommendations; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; National Guard security force begins Alaska mission; BAH provides options while on-post housing exceeds market standards, expert says; Military pets at Fort Wainwright can fetch Exchange shoppers $3,000 in prizes in photo contest; Safe shopping: Fort Wainwright Exchange continues contactless shopping options for military community; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 15, April 23, 2021
176th Wing prepares mobile rescue operations center for ARCTIC ACE; Burning operations planned for military... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 15, April 23, 2021
176th Wing prepares mobile rescue operations center for ARCTIC ACE; Burning operations planned for military training lands in Interior Alaska to reduce wildfire threat; Recent survey results show housing satisfaction on the rise; Nutrition Corner: Exploring new grains; History Snapshot: CANOL Pipeline through Chilkoot Pass, 1955; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Meeting God in my depression; DoDEA launches Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; Now hiring! Career opportunities available at Fort Wainwright PX; Army aviation undergoing changes to meet MDO requirements; Calling young artists! Hands-on fun! Exchange hosting Play-Doh Sculpt Contest for Fort Wainwright kids; Army CID cautions rise on QR code scams; USACE establishes permanent presence in Africa to support key missions; Army female leaders of past and present stress importance of mentorship; Decisive Action Training Environment World: The Army’s Authoritative Training Environment; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 14, April 16, 2021
Bethel, Tuluksak and Chevak communities discuss disaster process with the state; Advancement creates... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 14, April 16, 2021
Bethel, Tuluksak and Chevak communities discuss disaster process with the state; Advancement creates nanosized, foldable robots; Fort Wainwright to begin major main gate construction work in May; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; History Snapshot: The Cold Nose Boys; Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue pilot near Lime Village; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Value of life; Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation; Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention Month Proclamation; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation; Backyard Bird Blitz; Fort Wainwright aviation units conduct aerial gunnery training; Preparation pays off: Greely welcomes Rotational Forces from California National Guard; AMEDD Board test new deployable CT scanner; After record $1.5M in donations to AER, Exchange shoppers continue to help Soldiers in need; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 13, April 9, 2021
Alaska Army National Guard infantrywoman makes history; Month of the Military Child; Preventing sexual assault... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 12, No. 13, April 9, 2021
Alaska Army National Guard infantrywoman makes history; Month of the Military Child; Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s responsibility; Nutrition Corner: Beverage choices; History Snapshot: Ladd Field Permanent Pass, 1941; AFAP urging people to submit their ideas; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Spiritual guidance; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; Army lab, UCF optimize 3D printing process; Junior Soldiers address harmful behaviors; Army competing every day in Indo-Pacific, senior leaders say; Two more Soldier-athletes headed to Summer Games; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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