Headquarters Usaral

Headquarters USARAL (United States Army Alaska) was established in 1947 to oversee Army operations and defense responsibilities in the strategic region of Alaska during the early years of the Cold War. Its mission included the protection of the northern air approaches to North America and support for Arctic training and operations. Throughout its existence, USARAL coordinated major military exercises, infrastructure development, and cooperation with other U.S. and allied forces to ensure readiness for potential Soviet threats. In 1972, USARAL was inactivated and its responsibilities transferred to newly formed commands, reflecting changing strategic priorities in the post-Vietnam era.