During the week of Oct. 19, the Alaska Organized Militia, comprised of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, transitioned response efforts from evacuation to recovery. AKOM members are delivering supplies, conducting damage assessments, and removing debris from communities affected by the 2025 West Coast Storm.
Audio: Pfc. Azavyon McFarland
(Alaska National Guard video shot by: Sgt. Marc Marmetto, Alejandro Pena, Sgt. Sam Barnlund, Courtesy video)
BETHEL, Alaska — Snow moved into western Alaska early Oct. 22, 2025, bringing new challenges to Alaska Organized Militia (AKOM) response operations. Despite the conditions, AKOM crews remain steadfast in their mission to assist fellow Alaskans.
