THE WAR: Wayne Barnett
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Owen Gaard honors the service of his grandfather, Wayne Barnett, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Robert Knutson
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Lisa Bulkow honors the service of her father, Robert Knutson, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Lloyd Ahvakana
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jay Griffin honors the service of Lloyd Ahvakana, a soldier from the Alaska Territorial Guard, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Kenneth Thornburg
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Kenny Hubbell honors the service of his grandfather, Kenneth Thornburg, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: George Jackson
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jean Jackson honors the service of her husband, George Jackson, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Floyd Breaux
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Randy Breaux honors the service of his father, Floyd Breaux, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Elmer Smith
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Mark Smith honors the service of his father, Elmer Smith, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Edwin E. Lindbeck
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Steve Lindbeck honors the service of his father, Edwin E. Lindbeck, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Donald Gaard
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Owen Gaard honors the service of his grandfather, Donald Gaard, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Charles Albert Stang
Fri, September 28, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Amy Stang Osborne honors the service of her father, Charles Albert Stang, in this brief video message.
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Anchorage Edition: September 28, 2007
Fri, September 28, 2007
Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Discussion this week includes:
- Overview and reflection on Rep. Pete Kott corruption trial that ended with jury rendering a guilty verdict on three of four counts
- Expectations for upcoming trial of former Rep. Vic Kohring
- Overview of politics of Pebble Mine and Fairbanks Rep. Jam Ramras’ controversy with Native groups
- BP Alaska President’s recent talk about company’s operations to business group and Alaska’s rank near bottom of worldwide “political stability” survey by consulting group Wood Mackenzie
- Background on Nikiski fertilizer plant shutdown
- Govenor Sarah Palin request of Sen. Ted Stevens to talk about corruption trials and investigations
- Assessment of State Sen. John Cowdery not attending the special session due to health reasons
Veterans of 10th Mountain Division remember WWII from Juneau
Thu, September 27, 2007
The 10th Mountain Division suffered one of the highest casualty rates of World War II. But where others failed, the 10th made way for Allied victory in Italy. Members would later pioneer the ski industry and modern outdoor gear companies back in the U.S. Juneau is home to a few veterans of the skiing and climbing troops.
- Watch THE WAR: Stories from Juneau this Saturday, September 29 starting at 7:00 p.m. on KAKM Channel 7
Katie Bausler, KTOO - Juneau
Story reposted here courtesy of APRN
Support KAKM and bring THE WAR home
Mon, September 24, 2007
Unique historical and cultural programming like THE WAR is made possible only with generous financial support from nonprofit foundations, corporations and of course, Viewers Like You. Your support keeps PBS stations like KAKM Channel 7 on the air and is the backbone of nonprofit public media in this country.
Starting today, you can support KAKM’s public service mission and enjoy seeing the entire 14-hour series, THE WAR, anytime you like in the comfort of your own home. Make a qualifying donation to KAKM today and we’ll send you the boxed set of THE WAR on DVD as our thanks.
In addition to the DVD set, we have other thank you gifts associated with the Burns documentary you might consider. Here are our pledge levels and their associated thank you gifts:
- $75 : Companion single CD music soundtrack, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
- $150 : Companion 4-CD music box set with soundtrack, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + FREE bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
- $200 : Companion hardcover book, “The War: An Intimate History, 1941 - 1945″ + bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
- $365 : Companion 6-disc DVD set, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now” + bonus exclusive music CD, “#1 Hits of the Second World War”
THE WAR begins tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, September 23, 2007
Well, it’s finally the big day.
The new Ken Burns documentary on World War II — THE WAR — begins tonight on KAKM Channel 7 at 7:00 p.m. It’s a seven-part 14-hour miniseries revealing the seemingly ordinary lives of Americans in the extraordinary era of the last World War.
Join the national exploration and remembrance from the battlefields to the homefront.
THE WAR: Stories from Juneau
Sat, September 22, 2007
As part of airing THE WAR (starting tomorrow, September 23), KAKM will air three World War II veterans’ stories produced by PBS station KTOO in Juneau. The stories will air next week on Saturday, September 29 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Jack Culbreath tells how he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for clearing a minefield in a rest area near Leghorn, Italy in the chaos of World War II. Culbreath was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 30, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)
Harold Wheaton recalls unloading ships on the Aleutian Islands, with cargo including fuel and bombs for bombers that would fly to Japan. Harold Wheaton was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 23, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.)
Thomas Byrd Stewart recalls helping his company cross the Po River during the Northern Italian campaign, actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star. Tom Stewart was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 25, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 8:00 p.m.)
You can learn more about each of these stories at the KTOO web site.
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