14/06/2026
Found a few straggling photos from the Iron Chef Competition.
The Alaska Military Youth Academy's ChalleNGe Program is designed to meet the life coping skills and educational needs of 16 to 18 year olds.
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The Alaska Military Youth Academy's ChalleNGe Program is designed to meet the life coping skills and educational needs of 16 to 18 year old Alaskans. The Youth ChalleNGe program is a 22-week residential school based on the traditional military training model. AMYA is located on JBER (Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson) and is a tobacco free campus. Cadets are instructed in the following areas: Life C
14/06/2026
Found a few straggling photos from the Iron Chef Competition.
And the final view from today’s parade:
And another view
In case you couldn’t make it this morning!
13/06/2026
Graduates: volunteer opportunity
FLAG BEARERS...
sign up for the Week of Dreams Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Flyer attached. Registration link: form.jotform.com/261377025431048
12/06/2026
Good Morning Everyone-
Short notice, but we received our final piece of confirmation for our participation in the Palmer Colony Days parade, tomorrow morning, June 13. Parade begins at 11am. Here is the link to the website with more information on the event and other events around the Palmer Community this weekend (cadets will NOT be at any event other than the parade): https://www.palmerchamber.org/colony-days
For the safety and security of all cadets, families, and staff, we ask that you do not attempt to interact with cadets individually during the event. Please refrain from entering marching formations, staging areas, or any locations designated for cadet assembly and supervision.
These restrictions are in place to maintain accountability, ensure orderly movement of cadets, and minimize potential security concerns. We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping our staff provide a safe and successful event for everyone.
We hope to see you there cheering on your cadets on one last time before graduation next week!
Colony Days Festival | Greater Palmer Chamber | Palmer Join us for Colony Days in Palmer from June 12-14, 2026! Enjoy fun activities, a maker's market, & parade. Get involved today!
12/06/2026
Graduates:
🚜 Want to learn how to operate the equipment that builds Alaska?
Alaska Works Partnership is offering a FREE Heavy Equipment Operators Orientation in Palmer!
Get introduced to the construction industry, explore apprenticeship opportunities, and learn what it takes to work with the heavy equipment used on jobsites across Alaska.
✅ FREE training
✅ Learn about careers in the trades
✅ Explore apprenticeship opportunities
✅ Build skills employers value
📅 August 11–13, 2026
📍 Palmer | Operators Training Center
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
⚠️ Space is limited and acceptance is competitive.
Apply now at www.alaskaworks.org
Alaska Operating Engineers Employers Training Trust
11/06/2026
Graduates doing exciting things! Graduate of cycle 2025-2, Jeremiah Gay, attending the University of Birmingham to study music with a $32,000 scholarship! He will also represent Alaska playing both the saxophone and piano. CONGRATULATIONS JEREMIAH!
11/06/2026
11/06/2026
Our Cadets in the Supply Logistics Work Experience program presented their Capstone projects yesterday. VERY IMPRESSIVE!
Great job Ms. Ries, Ms. Furnace, and cadets!