Alaska Naval Militia, U.S. Navy Reserve pay tribute to S-26 submariners
U.S. Navy Reserve Yeoman 2nd Class Mathew West cradles the U.S. flag while participating in a remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Navy Reserve Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 24, 2024. Sailors with the U.S. Navy Reserve and Alaska Naval Militia led a Two Bell Memorial Ceremony and raised the flag in honor of the S-26 submarine and crew who were lost Jan. 24, 1942. The remembrance event underscored the unity and shared commitment across naval components to honor the sacrifices made by submariners throughout history. (Alaska National Guard photo by Balinda O’Neal)