Russo-Chinese Arctic war games spur US response as Alaska officials warn only strength can deter crisis
The Army deployed about 130 airborne members to Shemya Island on the far end of the Aleutian chain in response to aggression from Russia and China this week.
Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska
Soldiers with the 11th Airborne Division moved to the tiny Shemya Island with artillery and radars to show how quickly they can mobilize
US soldiers deployed to Aleutian Islands in response to Chinese, Russian military presence
The U.S. Army has increased its presence in the state of Alaska following increased military activity from Russia and China in and around the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ). At the same time, state and federal officials from Alaska are calling for an increased military investment into the state.
130 soldiers deploy to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands in response to Russian, Chinese probes of Arctic region
Elements of the 11th Airborne Division and the 1st and 3rd Multi Domain Task Forces landed Thursday on Shemya Island, which is part of the Aleutian Islands. They were sent in response to recent Russian and Chinese air and sea probes into the Arctic region.
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Washington has sent additional forces to the region amid an uptick in Russian and Chinese activity the outlet says The US is reinforcing
U.S. Troops Moved to Alaska Island Amid Russia Threat
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.
US Army deploys ‘Arctic Angels’ soldiers to remote part of Alaska amid Russian exercises
US Army soldiers were deployed to a remote island southeast of Alaska last week as part of a “force protection operation” ...
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Soldiers deploy to Aleutian Island Amid Russian-Chinese joint training
Soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright were deployed last week in a show of force following recent ...
US Army conducts training exercise on Alaskan island less than 300 miles from Russia
The Army conducted a 'force projection' training exercise on Shemya Island, a remote Alaskan island less than 300 miles from ...
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100 soldiers deployed to Aleutian Chain amid increasing Russian, Chinese activity near Alaska
Due to the increased frequency of incursions near Alaska by foreign threats, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate ...
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Arctic Angels deploy to Aleutian Islands
HEADQUARTERS, 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION, JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Sept. 14, 2024) – Elements of the 11th ...
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In unusual move, U.S. Army sends missiles and airborne infantry to Alaska base in western Aleutians
It’s the first time since 2018 that Fort Wainwright soldiers have deployed to Shemya, the isolated home of Eareckson Air ...