George and James Bennett, with retired Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, restore the 11.5-foot honor pole that sits in front of the Alaska National Guard armory April 17, 2021, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after 12 years since George and James originally carved it. The pole was originally built in Sitka and serves as a monument dedicated to the profound contributions of the Alaska Natives to the safety and heritage of the state in the past and present. (U.S. Army National Guard by Spc. Grace Nechanicky)
210417-Z-PL215-1018.JPG Photo By: Spc. Grace Nechanicky

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - George and James Bennett, with retired Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, restore the 11.5-foot honor pole that sits in front of the Alaska National Guard armory April 17, 2021, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after 12 years since George and James originally carved it. The pole was originally built in Sitka and serves as a monument dedicated to the profound contributions of the Alaska Natives to the safety and heritage of the state in the past and present. (U.S. Army National Guard by Spc. Grace Nechanicky)


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