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. 29, July 24, 2020
1-25th SBCT uncases its colors following return from deployment; Fort Greely employee joins Alaska Army Guard;... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 29, July 24, 2020
1-25th SBCT uncases its colors following return from deployment; Fort Greely employee joins Alaska Army Guard; MEDDAC-AK welcomes new commander; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; MEDDAC Minute; History Snapshot: Memorializing the people of our past – Nysteen Road; The Chaplain’s Corner: Eat or die; God can redeem our past; Army seeks environmentally friendlier ammunition; Fort Wainwright BOSS Program awards volunteerism; Army looks to better attract gaming industry for training simulations; HHC holds social distanced change of command; Army readies robots for underground tunnels; Big changes coming to Army procedure for recovering lost or damaged property; Army senior leaders discuss lessons learned from COVID-19; MILITARY STAR salutes Exchange’s 125 years with 125,000-Point Giveaway July 25; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 28, July 17, 2020
Infantry Squad Vehicle to ‘motorize’ IBCTs; Army researchers pursue tactical edge in electronic warfare;... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 28, July 17, 2020
Infantry Squad Vehicle to ‘motorize’ IBCTs; Army researchers pursue tactical edge in electronic warfare; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; MEDDAC Minute; History Snapshots: WACs enjoy summertime sled ride, 1945, F-89D Scorpion of the 449th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Ladd Field 1957; The Chaplain’s Corner: A better fitness; Ranger school grad hopes to inspire future candidates; SMA talks leadership, new normal during online chat; Despite pandemic, Army’s R2 continues to foster culture of trust; Army researchers find safeguards for quantum communications; Commissaries worldwide selling reusable, disposable protective masks; National Guard Soldier’s WWI story told in digital comic; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 27, July 10, 2020
A family business: General Funk’s Army legacy; DOD, base officials closely monitoring COVID-19 situation;... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 27, July 10, 2020
A family business: General Funk’s Army legacy; DOD, base officials closely monitoring COVID-19 situation; Virtual recruiting event eyes diverse talent; Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101; How to properly dispose of worn-out US flags; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: Comedy Hour with Mama Bear; Army selects countermeasures against drones; Army researchers take proactive approach to cybersecurity; Sharing keys to lead ‘in an uncertain world’; Exchange celebrates 125 years of service, support with deals; First-of-its-kind Army model expands military fuel options; Army researchers establish mixed reality working group; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 26, July 3, 2020
Former Alaska National Guard TAG is NGB inspector general; Army airborne task force descends onto Guam;... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 26, July 3, 2020
Former Alaska National Guard TAG is NGB inspector general; Army airborne task force descends onto Guam; Nutrition Corner: Minimizing Food Waste; ACFT 2.0: Changes sparked by COVID-19; MEDDAC Minute; The Chaplain’s Corner: The Focus of Your Journey; ‘Game-changing’ virtual health care saves Soldier’s life; Army recruiters pushing more into digital world; Soldiers test new night vision capabilities; Army researchers augment combat vehicles with AI; Do’s and don’ts for displaying Old Glory; ‘Be About It’: Provost marshal general sends message to MPs on racial division and civil unrest; Exchange giving military shoppers chance to win prizes on Facebook every Free Friday; Army releases results of fall 2019 housing surveys; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 25, June 26, 2020
Fire department’s quick response saves lives and homes; National Guard airlifts ‘Into the Wile’ bus out... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 25, June 26, 2020
Fire department’s quick response saves lives and homes; National Guard airlifts ‘Into the Wile’ bus out of Alaska wilderness; Arctic Wolf Soldiers return home from deployment; Nutrition Corner: Food Poisoning; History Snapshot: June 1945 – The WAC Barracks at Fort Wainwright Burn; MEDDAC Minute; Fort Greely housing earns #1 ranking for resident satisfaction; The Chaplain’s Corner: How you see yourself, and how you see others, matters; Army’s Family MWR to kick off 12-week esports tournament; Fort Wainwright Exchange expands layaway to include laptops, tablets for back-to-school season; Sergeant Salmon’s School of Environmental Basics: Fishing at stocked lakes; All Army personnel, veterans asked to be recruiters next week; Volunteers from the newly formed Delta-Greely Area community Emergency Response Team graduate 14 volunteers from the CERT Basic Course; New research leads to Army drones changing shape mid-flight; COVID-19 conditions create sniper school opportunities for new infantry troops; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 24, June 19, 2020
MEDDAC-AK holds change of responsibility ceremony; Explore Fairbanks Launches “Explore Local” Campaign;... read more
Alaska Post, Vol. 11, No. 24, June 19, 2020
MEDDAC-AK holds change of responsibility ceremony; Explore Fairbanks Launches “Explore Local” Campaign; History Snapshot: June 1942 – Consolidated B-24 Liberator on Umnak Island; Army’s new Civilian Implementation Plan emphasizes talent management; MEDDAC Minute; Domestic N95 mask production expected to exceed 1 billion in 2021; The Chaplain’s Corner: How Will You Respond to Today’s Tensions?; Fort Wainwright Exchange, Commissary team up to sell each other’s gift cards; New research facility speeds changes to Army helicopters; Food: What to eat; Childhood tumor leads hockey player to health care career, the Army and COVID-19 battle; New Beginnings: Fort Carson infantry brigade converts to Stryker brigade; Feeling patriotic? Anyone can send Army and Air Force Exchange gift cards to the troops; National Safety Month: Ergonomics as risk management; Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Community Calendar
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