Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial

Interior Alaska honors all men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, those who perished, veterans who suffered the ravages and wounds of war, American prisoners of war, and those who remain missing in action. The community and all of Interior Alaska extend enduring respect and recognition to them and pledge never to forget those still missing in action, the sacrifices made by veterans, and the many hardships endured by military families and friends. Dedicated to the quest for peace, this recognition also reflects the long lasting, time tested relationship between residents of Interior Alaska and neighboring Army, Air Force, and National Guard personnel and their families. Alaska ranks number one in the nation in veterans per capita, and the military's significant contribution to Interior communities and its role in helping build and grow the state of Alaska are recognized and appreciated. Bicentennial Park became the Veteran's Memorial site in 1990 when a simple concrete pedestal was moved there from Weeks Field to increase public accessibility and visibility, and the Interior Alaska Veteran's Memorial was erected in 2001 after being constructed by the Alaska Laborers' Apprenticeship and Training Program.

Fairbanks, Alaska · United States