The Alaska Army Guard routinely provides quick, reliable support to Alaska's citizens, groups, communities and our State government. One Army Guard minority officer, an Alaska native, is currently on a professional development tour. He is attending college full-time, at full pay and allowances, in order to complete baccalaureate degree requirements. Alaska is the only State with this program. This is largely due to low reading skill levels.
New programs are in development to address the problem.
Army Guard leaders are working with the University of Alaska, the State Department of Education and local schools to address these serious problems. Soldiers need to arrive at any of their courses better prepared. The State Education Services Officer administers this program. This is our Alaska Army National Guard. The Alaska Army Guard has the highest percentage of Native Americans of any military organization.