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Two Army veterans turned Air Force civilians led a months-long effort to digitize more than 1,400 long-forgotten photos of Arctic training exercises.

Suicide among soldiers posted to Alaska has abated from "horrifically high rates." A surge of counselors might have stemmed the tide.

The Department of Defense has implemented a free flight home program for Alaska service members.

Troops who are permanently stationed in Alaska can now fly to their home in the contiguous United States this year and the military will pay for it, according to a change in Pentagon policy.

Suicide among soldiers posted to Alaska has abated from \

Suicide among soldiers posted to Alaska has abated from "horrifically high rates." A surge of counselors might have stemmed the tide.

People gathered to honor and remember.

Three soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska, prompting the US Army to ground all aviation units and conduct mandatory safety training. 3 soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska, prompting the US Army to ground all aviation units and conduct mandatory safety training after a recent string of deadly helicopter accidents.

The US Army grounds aviation units after fatal accidents and requires training before resuming flights, including overseas aircraft.

The U.S. Army has identified the three soldiers who were killed when two helicopters collided in Alaska while returning from a training mission. The helicopters were headed to Fort Wainwright