1. U.S. ARMY Alaska (USARAK) Web Site is provided as a public service by the Office of the Public Affairs, HQ USARAK staff elements, USARAK subordinate commands, and separately authorized activities.

2. Information presented on U.S. ARMY - Alaska (USARAK) Web Site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied unless otherwise specified. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested.

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8. Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.