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United States Army Alaska | |
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Active | 1994—2022 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Role | Arctic Warfare |
Part of | I Corps Alaskan Command |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Richardson |
Nickname(s) | America's Arctic Warriors (Special Designation)[1] |
Motto(s) | "Arctic Tough!" |
March | United States Army Alaska March |
Engagements | Operation Inherent Resolve War in Afghanistan |
Website | https://home.army.mil/alaska/index.php |
Commanders | |
Previous Commander | Major General Brian Eifler[2] |
Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major Vern B. Daley |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia | |
USARPAC Early–Entry Command Post Beret Flash, mission assigned to USARAK HQ | |
Early–Entry Command Post Airborne Background Trimming |
The United States Army Alaska (USARAK or "America's Arctic Warriors"[1]) was a military command of the United States Army located in the U.S. state of Alaska. A subordinate command of I Corps, USARAK was the ground element of the Alaskan Command. USARAK was headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and commanded by a major general. USARAK was reflagged as the 11th Airborne Division on June 6, 2022.[3]