Stories From the 1979 Alaska Ranger Task Force

Park Leaders Show by Jody Maberry

Jan 27, 202657:23Business

"We were sent to Alaska to show the flag, explain why we were there, and make sure nobody got hurt. None of that was guaranteed." Notable Moments [00:04:26] Why the Alaska Ranger Task Force was formed [00:06:12] Establis...

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