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On April 14, 2025, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a formation of six Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), approximately 250 nautical miles (about 463 kilometers) from Shemya Island in the western Aleutians. The event, officially reported by the U.S. Department of Defense on April 19, 2025, involved the deployment of U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to intercept and shadow the Russian formation over the Bering Sea, a strategically significant body of water that lies between eastern Russia and western Alaska, connecting the Arctic Ocean with the North Pacific.
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SGT Paul Jay Kingery, USMC
April 24, 1946 – May 13, 1968
Three military leaders have expressed interest in reviving a World War II-era military base on Adak Island as part of the U.S. Arctic Strategy.
Patty Nieberg | Published Apr 17, 2025 5:21 PM EDT
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From: Hooley, Kevin R CAPT CO CID Corry Station
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007
1. 25 years ago today (19 April 1989) I was underway in USS Iowa for fleet exercises in the Caribbean. It was a beautiful morning. Standing above and aft the bridge I readied myself for the firing of Turret Two’s 16 inch guns. A moment later, the beauty of the day was lost as the turret suffered a horrific explosion and fire that killed 47 of our shipmates. The takeaways of that day once again illustrate the absolute wonder of our Navy, specifically our Sailors, and the criticality of the job you do.
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