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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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 35, September 4, 2020
Major home building and renovation project progressing at Fort Wainwright; A lighthouse in the storm: 176th... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 35, September 4, 2020
Major home building and renovation project progressing at Fort Wainwright; A lighthouse in the storm: 176th Wing director of Psychological Heath is here to help; National Preparedness Month: Red Cross research shows older adults more vulnerable in disasters; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; MEDDAC Minute; Army and Air Force Exchange Service launching 12 weeks of savings for holiday shopping; Commander urges families to anchor large furniture to protect children; Election season do’s and don’ts for DOD personnel; Make A Plan; Special education legal support now available to EFMP families; Army Suicide Prevention Month; Army Resilience director urges Soldiers to report incidents of misconduct; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 34, August 28, 2020
Army finds Pebble Mine project cannot be permitted as proposed; Arm releases revised command policy; Once... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 34, August 28, 2020
Army finds Pebble Mine project cannot be permitted as proposed; Arm releases revised command policy; Once again, Fort Wainwright BOSS Program takes home top prize; Nutrition Corner: Did you know; Update to law helps Soldiers with auto, home lease payments; MEDDAC Minute; Notice to creditors; The Chaplain’s Corner: A time to feast and a time to fast; MILITARY STAR increases zero-interest Military Clothing Plan’s credit limit to $1,000, extends payment period to 12 months; New ID cards being issued for military family members, retirees; Army’s Organic Industrial Base ramps up to fight COVID-19; Former Army nurse, 100, recalls World War II experiences; New landmine detection method to reduce false alarm rates; IBC shoots down ballistic missile threat in third live-fire demo; DOD partners with agencies to use AI for disaster, humanitarian relief; Army system successfully completes second missile intercept test; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 33, August 21, 2020
Corps welcomes new commander to the Alaska District; 100 years of women’s suffrage; Army closer to fielding... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 33, August 21, 2020
Corps welcomes new commander to the Alaska District; 100 years of women’s suffrage; Army closer to fielding new air defense systems; Nutrition Corner: Smart substitutions; MEDDAC Minute; Notice to creditors; The Chaplains Corner: What I learned from Everett’s parents; Worship Services on Fort Wainwright; Army and Air Force Exchange Service spreads good cheer to Fort Wainwright shoppers with Fee-Free Layaway for the holidays; US delivers humanitarian aid to Beirut; Soldier escapes death in World War II, inspires generations; Defeat shelter fatigue with these strategies; New aviators to incur 10-year service obligation; Army medical center offers last line of defense against COVID-19; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 32, August 14, 2020
Alaska Army Guard MP keeps marksmanship skills sharp during TAG Match; USAG Alaska DMWR bids farewell to one... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 32, August 14, 2020
Alaska Army Guard MP keeps marksmanship skills sharp during TAG Match; USAG Alaska DMWR bids farewell to one of their own; Soldiers and Families at Fort Wainwright can exercise at home with Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s weekly BE FIT live workouts; Nutrition Corner: Perks of Coffee; Tenant Bill of Rights represents ‘fulfillment of Army’s promise’; MEDDAC Minute; Army advances learning capabilities of drone swarms; The Chaplain’s Corner: Can we find peace today?; Remaining vigilant against terrorism; Army developing mobile app to give Soldiers remote task management tools; New Army Digital Garrison app serves as guide to on-post services; Notice to creditors; Robotic combat vehicles display next-gen features in live-fire exercises; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 31, Aug. 7, 2020
Taking a personal protective measures; Fort Wainwright partners with community on off-post welcome tour for new... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 31, Aug. 7, 2020
Taking a personal protective measures; Fort Wainwright partners with community on off-post welcome tour for new Soldiers; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; History Snapshot: Memorializing people of our past – Building 4066, Gardiner Hall; MEDDAC Minute; Fort Wainwright Family Advocacy Program mini-series; The Chaplain’s Corner: For the Love of God; New Quality of Life Task Force tackling six priorities to help Soldiers, Families; AFC announces ‘Software Factory’ in Austin; ‘Verge of collapsing’: Soldiers describe initial flight against COVID-19; The Hero of Signal Mountain: The Army’s Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 30, July 31, 2020
North Star Fire Crew to burn woody debris piles near Eielson AFB; Soldier who stopped active shooter awarded... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 30, July 31, 2020
North Star Fire Crew to burn woody debris piles near Eielson AFB; Soldier who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal; Army 10-miler goes nationwide for the first time; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; History Snapshot: Building 3707, Specker Hall; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Military service as a mission of sacrifice; Leaders see data as ‘ammunition’ in future warfare; Army looks to better attract gaming industry for training simulations; Army searches for improved mission systems in future aircraft; Y on Wheels pilot program; Free annual pass for U.S. military; Army offers college prep website amid pandemic; New research shows promising future for warfighter communication; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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