PALMER, Alaska, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency - Alaska Field Office issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting new or modified proposals from state governments for its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative. Through SAFE, vital habitat is restored to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals. The deadline to submit proposals is June 19. "Conservation is a majo  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: In the spring of 2019, the 354th Operations Group, Detachment 4 was established with the plan to eventually grow the unit into its own squadron. The 354th Fighter Wing activated the 354th Range Squadron on May 13, 2020, to increase the prominence of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex as a venue for high-end air combat training. "With the arrival of the F-35 [A Lightning  more

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Pacific Air Forces named one of Eielson's Defenders, Tech. Sgt. Matthew R. Dobbins, the 354th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, the 2019 PACAF NCO of the year. "This award recognizes an individual, but I think it speaks more about the 354th SFS and Eielson Air Force Base," said Dobbins. "Awards like this showcase the essence  more

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing are scheduled to honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with a flyover of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and the downtown Fairbanks area between 10 a.m. and noon May 15. The flyover is part of the "Air Force Salutes" initiative designed to show appreciation to th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on May 14: In support of President Donald Trump's America-First Offshore Energy Strategy, the Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced a final rule to update air quality regulations for applicable BOEM activities in the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska's North Slope Borough. The new rule does not relax any standards f  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary: The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202 273 1940. Summarized Board Decisions ILWU, Alaska Longshore Division and ILWU, Unit 222 (American President Lines, Ltd.) (19-CD-225672 and 19-CD-225674; 369 NLRB No. 63) Kodiak, AK, A  more