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Nickname: The Last Frontier Capital: Juneau Population: 711,426 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 20
American Legion

The American Legion in Alaska

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30
Local Posts
15
Counties Served
10
With Websites
29
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Valdez-Cordova Census Area 2 posts
Haines Borough 1 posts
Petersburg Census Area 1 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in Alaska

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7
Local Posts
3
Counties Served
0
With Websites
7
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

Veteran Population

71,454 Total Veterans
9.8% of Population
61,531 Male Veterans
9,922 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 16,645 23.3%
Gulf War Era 42,260 59.1%
Vietnam Era 19,228 26.9%
Korean Conflict 1,607 2.2%
World War II 195 0.3%
Peacetime 4,384,943 16.3%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About Alaska

The 'Last Frontier' is renowned for its vast wilderness and unique way of life. Alaska's numerous military bases contribute significantly to its economy. The state provides veterans with numerous benefits such as housing assistance, recreational opportunities, and dedicated healthcare facilities.

Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Alaska

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