Alaska Organized Militia members, assigned to Task Force Bethel, clear waterlogged debris and recover essential watercraft at Tuntutuliak, Alaska, Oct. 25, 2025. AKOM members, including Alaska Air and Army National Guardsmen, and members of the Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, continue coordinated response operations in support of the State Emergency Operation Center following the 2025 West Coast Storm as the mission focus, pursuant to Governor Dunleavy's declaration of disaster, shifts from lifesaving to life sustainment and stabilization of communities and survivors. (Alaska National Guard video by Capt. Balinda O'Neal)
Members of the Alaska Organized Militia continue to assist communities across Western Alaska following the devastating storms that struck the region in early October.
Since activation, more than 150 Alaska Organized Militia service members have supported 13 communities through debris removal, infrastructure repair, residential assessments, and evacuation support in coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center and the Federal...
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.
