Remembering Veterans - "Paul Burchett wrote about serving as a civilian with the Cold Weather Test Detachment, a secret operation in Alaska established after the Japanese occupied southern Alaska in World War II. The group was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, and tested the cold-weather abilities of 34 new military aircraft, including B-17s, A-20s and fighters such as P-38s. "

3/9/4: Military taking more prominent role in domestic operations

Army activates space defense battalion at Greeley - ARMY Release "The battalion will provide operational control and security over ground-based interceptors located in Alaska to protect the nation from limited ballistic missile attacks. Alaska National Guard Soldiers will man the battalion as part of their homeland defense mission."