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Welcome to the Alaska Army National Guard |
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As the 49th state, "The Last Frontier" is a latecomer to combat. The U.S. bought the remote, sparsely populated territory in 1867, and the Alaska Territorial Guard was created in 1939. The state organized its 297th Infantry in September 1941, three months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The "Eskimo Scouts" replaced the 297th as a home defense force and later became part of the Alaska Guard. Alaska's first combat came after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, with Soldiers patrolling and staffing checkpoints near Baghdad, working as military advisers with the Mongolian Army in Iraq and as embedded trainers with the Afghan National Army in Afghanistan. Today there's room for you on Alaska's expanding path to honor. |
March 8, 2009
By: Spc. Paizley Ramsey
Alaska Army National Guard Soldier Salutes Guard’s Past in Iditarod
CAMP DENALI, Alaska—For the first time, the Alaska Army National Guard is being represented in the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by an Alaska Army National Guardsman.
In an effort to celebrate and restore its ties to the Iditarod, the Guard selected Staff Sgt. Harry Alexie, Alaska Army National Guard, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1/297th Cavalry to run this year’s race. |
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Congratulations go out to SSG Harry Alexie who has qualified to run the 2009 Iditarod. After the successful completion of both the GinGin 200 and the Copper Basin 300 SSG Alexie is now on the way to the 2009 Iditarod.
Throughout the race you can check in here at AKGUARD.com for updates on the status of the Alaska Army National Guard musher SSG Alexie. Check back soon for details and updates!
SSG Alexie finished 5th in the Male Division of the Gin Gin 200 (with temps at -40 and 40 mph winds) and he finished 9th at the Copper Basin 300 and was named the Rookie of the Year for that race.
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Get the Life Skills You Need |
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To succeed in today's competitive world, you need more than desire and brains. You need a résumé. Real-world experience. Nothing gives you that faster than military service.
Our programs train you for the career of your dreams and give you concrete skills for your résumé. When employers see the National Guard on your résumé, they'll know they can count on you.
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Basic Combat Training
Don't let the name fool you. Basic Combat Training (BCT) is anything but basic. It's nine weeks of hard-core mental and physical drills that change you forever and prepare you for your new job: Citizen-Soldier, protector of a nation.
Basic Training is a physical challenge for even the most highly athletic people. Doing PT (physical training) on your own before and during this period—especially push-ups, sit-ups and running—will help greatly and can prevent many injuries. |
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