No doubt US is the BEST! We love you from 🇵🇭

@funchristianwhoisntakaren7475

2 жыл бұрын

We love you too 😘 🇺🇲

@munzurharck368

Жыл бұрын

Americans loved your women and exploiting your weak country!

Very impressive. God bless America.

God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤ strong 💪 power 🔋

No one can deny America is always great.

@haydonditchburn2194

2 жыл бұрын

Don't kid yourself. And never underestimate your enemy..

God bless USA, I am from Canada

@shaithomas5089

2 жыл бұрын

I second that and our Canadian indigenous ranger's patrolling with limited gear of all Northern Canada, first line of defence. 🇨🇦

Alaska will always be my home! I grew up there and including my tour at Eielson I was there 30+ years!!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

Remember! It's not only having a large military that matters, it's how good your military is when it comes down to fighting off the enemy's!

@juncuenta5629

2 жыл бұрын

exactly. so never boost your military capabilities

@xDATD9UDEx

2 жыл бұрын

the us government these days are to worried about teaching the military pronouns and climate change. and vaccine mandates I hope and pray this doesn't bite us down the road

@fazlkhan5076

2 жыл бұрын

We have seen that in Afghanistan, how they ran from there and left 85 billion dollors millitry machinery in afghanistan.

@kiswindsidaguigma9261

2 жыл бұрын

@@fazlkhan5076 dumb comment. We armed the Afgans to fight and they refused to do it. We provided the best equipments and trainings to the Afgans, but they refused to fight. We lost soldiers there there trainings the Afgans. Americans military never run away from our duty to fight our country wars, and we don't mind dying for our flag. That was my great honor as an immigrant from Africa to fight for my adoptive country.

@kiswindsidaguigma9261

2 жыл бұрын

Only the people who never served in the US military talk bad about our capacities and willingness to defeat our enemies. I served with selfless soldiers who were ready to sacrify every single things they have to defeat they enemies and protect they battle bodies. We choose honor over death.

I'm in Alaska now recovering from surgery. I absolutely love this place. Its gotta be one of favorite American states🙏

@henrysantos121

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get better God bless you and your family.🙏.

Thank you Alaska you doing a fantastic job 🙏🇬🇧

Alaska is LITERALLY IN THE MIDDLE of IT ALL!.

Alaska is a strategic choke point when entering or leaving the Arctic. This is a prized American asset.

Sometimes you gotta sit back and just love this country of ours 🇺🇸. Inspite of all our bickering and fighting we come together when it matters most!

@munzurharck368

Жыл бұрын

Your country has racial problems, high criminality, horrible quality of food, car dependent, homeless people raising, hunger, poor people getting more poor, rich getting more rich, drug use, poor drinking water quality, globalisation, ultra-capitalism, horrible health insurance, no social system, high police brutality, lobbyist and zionists controlling politics since the beginning. 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱

@pinaula1300

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that👍

@osomnm431

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love it 🇺🇸 best country on the earth and I’m not trying to be cocky when I say that it just is.

@realRayFinkle

Жыл бұрын

Not anymore. Those days are gone.

God, bless America.

I spent two years from Sept 1965 to Nov 1967 living near and mapping the geology of Eielson Air Force Base, near Fairbanks, Alaska. We knew how important this base was as we were in the depths of the Cold War. There were many large advanced radar towers all over the state. It is not an easy place to live and while working on my masters degree I lived in the bush with the bears and moose during the summers mapping some of the volcanic basalt geology. In the summer it was surprisingly hot with 18 hours of sunlight and in the winter very cold with little sunlight. I remember the sun coming up at 10:45 and setting at around 1:30. I never regret living there and learned to love the silence of the winter when snow hung from the telephone lines and the ice fog cradled you when the temperature went below -20 C. My car’s tires would freeze and you had to have plastic shields on the interior of your car windows as your breath would fog all the windows with out those shields. In the winter new roads would open up as the ground was frozen. All the rivers wound freeze solid and some became able to be crossed without fear. It was also a country of extremes. In the spring of 1967 we experienced a major earthquake, then the tundra fires burned all summer and it ended with our cabin under water in the great flood of August 1967. We left the university of Alaska in November for a month long trip to Fort Belvoir,, Virginia for my three years in the Engineer Corps on the US Army. With in a year in was in Vietnam! What a change from the tundra of Alaska. I certainly would have preferred to be back in Alaska!!

@mattlord2906

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for dedicating the majority of your life serving your country.

@D-E-S_8559

2 жыл бұрын

Yet another colonial American paradox, the purchase strategy that bought-off the European empires in exchange for a stake in the American experiment -- in the case of Alaska and Hawaii, the Russian Empire...

@nipaprogoulis7088

2 жыл бұрын

I am not American born but love to try to read all of Western story and all ways THANKS for all 🇺🇸 take good care this 🌎🙏😍

@nipaprogoulis7088

2 жыл бұрын

I am not American born but love to try to read all of Western story and all ways THANKS for all 🇺🇸 take good care this 🌎🙏😍

@wilfredocortez8327

2 жыл бұрын

news says its a lost territory of Russia need to take it back.!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hats off to our forces.

Great video, great to see that America's military is working hard to defend this great Republic. God bless all of America's Military personnel.

Well done America 🇺🇸 we are with you 🙏

@yzyz7779

2 жыл бұрын

Alaska is Palestine too haha,jew take from them

@adolfnegeh6520

Жыл бұрын

@@yzyz7779 no. America bought it,so the buyer is the owner.simple

alaska strong love from uganda

Bless our pilots keeping our skies safe and especially to the crewmen keeping them airborne 💪🏼🇺🇸

@VOA Excellent episode. Thank you for providing content re the importance of the Arctic circle.

I’m so glad we have an awesome military. You can see with recent events that if you don’t have one when you need it it is already too late.

@billypalomo9476

Жыл бұрын

Well ppl TV Ex FB in

@sveannnnnnn7578

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean? Ukraine didnt have shit they survived, everyone else has.

@KW-hk2jd

Жыл бұрын

@@sveannnnnnn7578 They are surviving because of the US arsenal.

@Jake-rs9nq

Жыл бұрын

@@sveannnnnnn7578 Ukraine had a massive arsenal prior to the war. Remember that the Soviets stored a lot of weapons in Ukraine. When the USSR dissolved, Russia grabbed whatever they could. But Ukrainians were able to prevent most of the non-nuclear weapons from being taken. Ukraine has a fairly strong military now. I'd say they're in the top 20 most powerful countries at the moment, although that's thanks to Western intel and weapons as well.

Great article and great presentation. It highlight all the strategic importance of Alaska most citizens in the lower 48 never realize. My heartful thanks to all the military and civilian personnel who serve our great nation under the most severe conditions. Be safe and God Bless. I salute you all.

@kennithlambert2563

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@keyursoni449

11 ай бұрын

I’m

I spent a couple years in AK when my father , a Colonel, was in command of the 172nd Infantry Brigade ( Separate), US Army AK. We were stationed at Ft. Richardson. I was there when the army got it's first snow machines. You know how they tested them to see if they were "soldier-proof"? hand one over to a 16 yr old boy and tell him, " see if you can break it?". I drove that thing up ice hills, rivers covered in ice and snow and then up and down dry creek beds on rocks. I finally did break one. But I also taught the army something worth at least one busted snow machine. Never, never, never drive a snow machine with your rifle strapped across your back. It will get caked in snow and ice from the snow and ice thrown up from the tracks, making it impossible to fire. So I "earned" that broken snow machine.

@alverezgeorbele4186

2 жыл бұрын

U

I served with the 11th during the Korean era, we were a tough bunch! I jumped into Alaska, what an experience!

One thing I love about America is that, we all kind of races, different ethnicities, we the most diverse military in the world that’s just a strong warning to anyone wanting to fight us. God bless United States 🇺🇸

@tjlaumatia6793

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed I agree also I hope you have a good year

@diegomorata2885

2 жыл бұрын

Diversity makes you weaker

@MB-id3un

2 жыл бұрын

@@diegomorata2885 that’s your problem not ours.

@funchristianwhoisntakaren7475

2 жыл бұрын

Amen !! We don't have to be military to protect our country . And we all have the right to bear arms .

The Russian TU-95 Bears and other aircraft have been flying into Alaskan airspace for decades to test our response times and to see how close they can get before being intercepted. It’s certainly not a surprise and is pretty normal.

@josh6567

2 жыл бұрын

America should just shoot them down. Specially now that we've actually seen how bad they are in Ukraine.

@europianblakki859

2 жыл бұрын

American military never respond to jokes. You have to attempt to a fire to get the shock of your death.

@toyotaandlexussupercharged6699

2 жыл бұрын

They have been dealt with tho

May God bless and protect our troops

I had never heard of Eielson Air Base, until I made a set of custom pens for their dentist. His father commissioned me to build them. I hope they have served him well!

I was sent up to Alaska TDY back in the 1980s and 90s to install telephone cables at both major AF bases including the radar stations. And went twice to Shemya AFB. I was station at Norton AFB and later from McClellan AFB both in California. Great to be part of Cold War History. Great video, Those two bases sure changed a lot.

I am very glad that we have a great arms force to keep the beacon of freedom alive forever. PROUD OF AMERICA 🇺🇸

@marcopena7355

Жыл бұрын

America is a continent with 37 countries proud of United States 🇺🇸

I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary . It was very interesting and informative . Thanks

Thank God Alaska is an American State. All of us Canadians would be very nervous if it wasn't, especially with today's conflict.

First the Obvious, Ms. Carla Babb is Stunning, Great Job Reporting. I was Stationed at Ft. Rich Alaska. Great group of Soldiers really know their stuff, Navigate by compass with NO real landmarks and the ones you know change during the seasons. Great experience great Command and great Soldiers. had to add COLD, Very Cold, Pee in the wind and it forms Ice, Cold !

General McConnell (excuse my spelling) was an exceptionally impressive gentleman. Regaining Arctic Dominance…. Our men are there to WIN. Well Thank God for this man. Finally someone stands up and tells our young people that winning matters. Treating EVERYONE with equal dignity MATTERS, but that doesn’t mean that I changed my mind. No, I didn’t. WINNING MATTERS!!

Waoh! What a messages, distinct and clear.

I was stationed at Ft. Wainwright in 1996-1999. I remember going to the field at Ft Greely. Good times.

Good bless you all . One day my son would join you it's his dream

A great lesion for all of us to remember each and every day!

Love this, we just got back from Alaska!

If the Pentagon is really serious about military capability in Alaska they would look at an alternative to the North Slope oil supply system. It is time to reactive the Haines/ Eilson Pipe line and /or put a refinery into Haines and Skagway and establish a truck route from Whitehorse to Fairbanks and Anchorage

Very informative and interesting. Thank you all.

Excellent documentary. Thank you.

Alaska, a national treasure for sure!

Thanks you very much VOA

Awesome that they kept the base open.

Spent four years as an infantry soldier in the 4/9 Infantry Regiment at Fort Wainwright in the late 80s. Keeping aircraft operating my be difficult, but try dragging an oversized rucksack around the frozen tundra in -50 below. I look back and wondered how in the hell they convinced me to follow orders then. lol

Alaska We Trust 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@teddyvipperman8352

2 жыл бұрын

In God We Trust! God Bless the United States of America! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

I was a CH-47 Chinook mechanic as a 242nd Avn. Sugar Bear, back when the Sugar Bear was still on the Hangar at Ft.Wainwright.

Woo, thank god we are allies. Much love from UK.

Awesome Report!!!

This is a very enlightening documentary.

May god bless the USA forever!

I can't imagine another country trying to come here on our land, I feel like America would come together like it usually does during tough times and most citizens will fight to death for this country not just the army.

@caliado

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And Alaska has a high gun ownership

@georgeharris2228

2 жыл бұрын

@@caliadoi8ili

@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850

2 жыл бұрын

There would be a rifle behind every rock.

@ctturgeon5038

2 жыл бұрын

I may be a liberal but I’m with you boys.

@allen480

2 жыл бұрын

But we are being invaded….through our southern border.

Gracious God has blessed America with countless riches.... you are the stewards of it... got a enormous responsibility with all the blessings.....

GOD BLESS UNITED STATE of AMERICA☝🏻❤️🇺🇸

Highest regards for America, God bless us all, thank you so much to stand as a Father of all Nations to defend and to protect the freedom and rights of all humanity. keep up with honor for good works 💖🙏 God is with us +++ Great greetings from the Philippines

Love Alaska Enjoyed the piece Very interesting and informative

I want to commend the professional level of reporting from this reporter. Great piece. Very well done.

👍👍👍 AMERICA is THE BEST.!!! 💖💖💖😍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great reporting

We love you , our heroes with heart . Love , your American sister 🙏💗

I hope someone is thinking about reopening Galena and King Salmon. Those locations had full time Fighter-Interceptors pulling 24/7 alerts. It’s my humble opinion that we need forward deployed alert birds that would of course speed up response times. I was stationed at Galena AFS 1970 -1971 and we had F-4Es.

@ralphomholt2494

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, I was raised in King Salmon, during the F-102 & F-106 years. When you were in Galena, I was in Viet Nam. I flew the bush in Alaska for around 15 years; I've been to Galena many times - another pretty crazy place. Your take is absolutely correct. As you might know, they tore down the original Cold War facility at King Salmon, leaving an "automated" maintenance crew facility for the remaining 'remote' antenna operation. They also left the "alert cells" in place; just in case, I guess.

Is this all in response to Russia's statement about wanting Alaska back? Haha yeah show them we're not to be messed with.

@alland01

2 жыл бұрын

Alaska is Russian..it is going to be returned to its rightful owner!

@mondoburger9535

2 жыл бұрын

@@alland01 it used to be russian, but russia sold it to the us, so now its us territory..

@omarrashidomany2247

2 жыл бұрын

@@alland01 America will return it back when Russia return back Kaliningrad to the Germans, Crimea to the Tatars/Ukraine, Amur Oblast, Khabarovsk Krai, and Primorsky Krai to China. Oh also Russia should return back 7.2 Million dollars adjusted to the present exhange rate.

@Spenjira

2 жыл бұрын

ya i got this recommended RIGHT after a vid on this. Im dying

@hermiemostert5190

2 жыл бұрын

@@alland01 No, when you sell an asset, that asset ceases to be yours. The Russian Federation is too much of a coward to try and take it.

LA LIBERTAD ES RESPECTO TOTALMENTE GRACIAS PEDRO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DESDE MIAMI

Yes Alaska is awesome but it's tough to fight in the extreme cold

Amazing

Thank you so much.

God bless America 🇺🇸

EXCELENTE VIDEO PERFECTO AMÉRICA ES RESPECTO TOTALMENTE GRACIAS PEDRO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DESDE MIAMI

Excellent

👍🇺🇲💯 is very good to be in Alaska ,we need more people infrastructure and works

Wow! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Very cool presentation

Well done!!!

Great!!!!!

I always thought of Alaska as a horrible place to play soccer, I’m happy to learn we might end up living there for safety.

Remember everyone deployed. God bless you all. All the way. 🇺🇸 173rd

Fantastic

Thank you 🙏

Hope to go back up there on tourism military visit maybe in March or April?

The windshield with the lowest temperature had been devastating for myself with a -96 with windshield . The uh60 helicopter had to crash land in 60 mph winds in white out conditions and we got out you could not hear yourself in the wind . And so hard to see that only three feet away vision . And we only had a direction to head away from the helicopter incase it started to burn as it was filled with gas cans that had shaken violently in the forced crash landing. To provide the life saving gas cans to a infantry company and in ten man tents . With gas Arctic stoves . One drop of gas was instant frost bite . Even metal zippers caused scabs on the neck that you learn quickly by the scabs to not zip all the way up , and the falling through soft powder snow even with snow shoes . . Had to have others lift you out of the holes that you can’t even move in do to the snow being like water and having all your back back with your tools to stay alive was tough . And to be honest I’m glad to be alive as a couple of people f the men had gone to take a leak . Using buddy system in the snow blizzard you could not even hear yourself yelling for help . But they were close enough to not make out a word but sound was heard and they investigated it to save our life , The patch we earned was the Arctic raider that was also a congressional award given for the Jan to feb top secret mission for Counterterrorism operations , flown to the same base here but called fort wainwright at the time . The pilots I have to say are the bravest I had the honor to fly with. And had seen so many close calls that I truly am a walking Miracle to just be alive. Bare skin on ropes would take the surface of ones fingers or lips trying to untie . That was common with the tents of the 10 man type that we had to hall around like Alaska snow dogs dragging the sled tied to us like rag dolls if the trees grabbed a hold of you and lifted you off your feet . When the sled pulled the other way. A fast learning curve that I was amazed that only 28 people had Severe hypothermia ready to die just in one night storm from hell . But we all were back to shake it all off and be happy to just face the cold winters of mount Rainer Washington . Before the jungle Survival expert badge experience . That’s another story for different time . Thank you veterans for doing the hardest job in the world . For us all .

Top of the world jets

Very Good!

I didn't know THIS ITS. TIME TO LISTEN.

I LOVE AMERICA ALASKA STATE

Very nice video !

Alaska is American dream:) God bless America

Thanks

The Russians have the same issues operating their forces in this type of weather but I am very much confident 🇺🇸 the US can do it better 🔥💯

@KiRiKoUtheBeAsT

2 жыл бұрын

Lol keep dreaming and thinking the Russian can't

@exorcists

2 жыл бұрын

@@KiRiKoUtheBeAsT Clearly the UA-RU war is proving Russia can't...

@garnetmichel5517

Жыл бұрын

@@KiRiKoUtheBeAsT I never said that the Russians can’t do it, I said the US DOES IT BETTER!🔥🔥💯FACTS !!

My home for 4yrs almost when I worked in fisheries industry

This is a very Important State ( Alaska ) Because of the Air Force Base protecting our country!😍😎💯👍

We have 145 35’s at Hillfield air base, just 2 miles from our home!

I love this

Thanks you very much for defense this territory am from Canada 🇨🇦 I love USA 🇺🇸 for protect allies

Well now everyone knows wat we got and wats there thanks lady

Can we give a round of applause to the news anchor who got in the back seat of that fighter jet , those are some serious g's 😆

@funchristianwhoisntakaren7475

2 жыл бұрын

Lol , right !! I would've so passed out , had a heart attack and died . I have trouble on a ferris wheel .

Nice job ya got there

This is very important and deserves more attention. The series Gravitas Plus from WION has a good episode on this as well, And sky News has as well.

These are the guys & girls i admire

Deterrence like this is good but it is only good in he short term. Just long enough for the enemy to imitate or find away to beat it, this approach has an end and makes things alot more difficult and intense in the long term. The approach that is needed is to kill intent or capabilities of the enemy and the earlier is always better