U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Presents Sealaska a Flag Flown “in the face of the enemy”
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Sealaska shareholder and Staff Sergeant Bryant Bearfield has been serving in the U.S. Army for 13 years. Bearfield presented Sealaska with a U.S. flag flown at an American base for one day. Bearfield says he was inspired after watching veterans being honored on Sealaska’s social media channel.
The U.S. flag was flown on June 15–16, 2019, in the face of the enemy at Contingency Location Dwyer, Afghanistan, an American military base. As the flag flew, it symbolized the sovereign power of the USA and the steadfast resolve to keep our country safe.
Staff Sergeant Bearfield is Tlingit, Eagle, Wolf. We are honored to receive this flag and sincerely thank Staff Sgt. Bearfield for his service.
Bryant Bearfield’s Military Career
- August 2006 | Bryant Bearfield joined the U.S. Army
- One Station Unit Training (OSUT), military occupational specialty (MOS) with Infantryman (11B) at Fort Benning, Georgia; training completed December 2006
- December 2006 | Stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
- January 2007 | Deployed to Iraq for 14 months to support Operation Iraqi Freedom
- 2008 | Permanently stationed at Fort Irwin, California, and was opposing force with E Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment for 20 months
- 2011–2012 | Ordered to Fort Wainwright, Alaska, where he was attached to Troop A, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division for his first deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
- 2012 | Stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with Company B, 2-502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
- 2014 | Deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom
- 2018–2019 | Stationed at Fort Drum, New York, Company A, 2-87 Infantry Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Latest News
Community Meeting Information
Pinned - Posted 5/1/2024Sealaska shareholders are invited to join us at our upcoming in-person and virtual community meetings to learn more about Sealaska business operations, upcoming opportunities and connect with fellow shareholders and descendants.
Derik Frederiksen to support Sealaska’s continued in-region investment in position as Vice President of Regional Business Development
Posted 5/7/2024
Frederiksen shares in Sealaska’s vision for the region: a thriving future for Southeast Alaska.
Derik Frederiksen believes in the people of Southeast Alaska — and with this belief comes excitement about the future of both people and place. With over 20 years of experience serving Sealaska’s operations in the region and beyond, his energy, ideas and on-the-ground insight will serve to catalyze Sealaska’s continued commitment to a prosperous, sustainable Southeast.&...
Sitka Clan Houses Nominated for National Recognition on Historic Preservation Lists
Posted 5/3/2024
Jerrick Hope-Lang, LduteenSitka Indian Village and its Clan Houses proudly announce their nomination for prestigious national and statewide historic preservation lists. The nominations include recognition on the National Trust’s “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” and the Alaska Association of Historic Preservations’ “10 Most Endangered Historic Properties.”Sitka Indian Village, first built in the 1820s, is a cherished cultural landmark situated in the heart ...
Sealaska Announces Spring Distribution of $19.2 Million
Posted 4/12/2024
As part of Sealaska’s continued investment in our communities and region, a spring 2024 distribution totaling $19.2 million will be issued to shareholders on Thursday, April 18. Sealaska’s board of directors approved the distribution at a meeting held in Juneau on Friday, April 12. The upcoming distribution includes dividends totaling $4.5 million from Sealaska’s ocean-health business platform, $3.1 million from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund and an additional $11.6 milli...
Sealaska Spring 2024 Distribution Date Announced
Posted 3/19/2024
The Sealaska Board of Directors will meet on Friday, April 12, 2024, to approve the amount for Sealaska’s 2024 spring distribution. The distribution will take place on Thursday, April 18. Shareholders can prepare for a seamless distribution by completing any enrollment or stock transfer paperwork, including gifting or inheritance, by Friday, April 12 at 4 p.m. The last day to make changes to addresses or direct deposit information is Monday, April 15, , before close of business, or online via M...
