Valley Air Force veteran shares high-flying adventures
Pratt Ashworth served 21 years in the Air Force.
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Pratt Ashworth served 21 years in the Air Force.
In recent years, Russia has aggressively expanded its presence in the Arctic, while the United States has largely neglected this strategic area. Given the rising demand for oil and gas and the likelihood that Arctic sea-lanes will become more navigable, the U.S. should move resolutely to establish U.S. sovereign rights in the Arctic. Establishing a robust U.S. presence will require, among other steps, significantly increasing the number of U.S. polar-capable icebreakers. The U.S. should continue coordinating efforts with Canada and its other NATO allies, working with Russia when feasible and p...
Warming soils beneath this northern Alaska community are triggering erosion that threatens homes, infrastructure and cultural resources
Work to defend Utqiagvik from permafrost thaw and related erosion risks range from simple sand berms to a planned 5-mile revetment.
Discover the coldest place in Alaska. Would you believe that Alaska is one of the coldest states in the country?