Good morning, Anchorage.

Luis Nieves served in the Navy and Coast Guard and now helps veterans and families navigate difficult transitions (he stresses that asking for help is a sign of strength).

His work with Aegis After Action shows a continued commitment to service beyond the uniform.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management started a 15-day review to renew the Trans Alaska Pipeline System’s federal right-of-way, paving the way for oil to keep flowing under new faster rules — public comments are accepted until Sep.

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The U.S. Navy will commission the new Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on Oct.

3 in Whittier to honor the late Senator Ted Stevens; after commissioning, the ship will be homeported in Norfolk and add advanced air and missile defense capabilities to the fleet.

Anchorage residents can explore nine accessible glaciers by hiking, boat tours, flightseeing, or train rides.

Options such as Matanuska Glacier (about 27 miles long) and Exit Glacier offer a close look at local natural wonders.

UAA and UAF volleyball teams went 3-0 over the weekend at the Seawolf Invitational, winning their home and away matches under coach Morgan Hooe.

Meanwhile, top high school football teams recorded their first losses on Saturday as South Anchorage and West Anchorage were defeated by Lathrop and Heritage (Littleton) respectively.

A pair of Palmer players sparked a late comeback that stunned the Colony Knights in a Division II game last Friday; the win marked a thrilling statement for the underdog Moose (local rivals) who challenged a larger opponent.