Alaska
30
Local Posts
15
Counties Served
10
With Websites
30
With Phone
Contact Information Coverage
Top Counties by Legion Posts
Anchorage Municipality
8 posts
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4 posts
Kenai Peninsula Borough
4 posts
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
2 posts
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
2 posts
Haines Borough
1 posts
Juneau City and Borough
1 posts
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
1 posts
Kodiak Island Borough
1 posts
Petersburg Census Area
1 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% |
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.