The Navy may revive this forgotten Alaskan base that sits halfway to Russia

The Navy may revive this forgotten Alaskan base that sits halfway to Russia

Military leaders and a senator from Alaska have have discussed reviving a World War II-era base on Adak as part of the U.S. Arctic strategy.

The Navy May Revive This Forgotten Alaskan Base That Sits Halfway To Russia  - Armed Forces Press

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. Image by Alexandra Kay An isolated Navy station known for brutal Alaskan winter storms and thousands of unexploded bombs might soon be reborn as a frontline base to counter Russian and Chinese advances in the Arctic. Last week, the top commander in the Pacific, Adm. Samuel Paparo, joined other military …