Inside the Gates: Looking back on JBER’s role during the Cold War

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – During the Cold War, Alaska played a vital role in security.

During the 20th century, according to the University of Alaska Anchorage, there was a growing recognition that Alaska was going to be a geostrategic place in the world.

Historians say Alaska was considered to be the easiest access point to the Soviet Union, due to its close proximity…

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