Description
National Historic Landmark
History
Established in 1942, these World War II installations were the westernmost in the nation for a short while, and allowed American forces to mount a successful offensive against the Japanese-held Aleutian islands of Kiska and Attu. Until very recently, Adak, located about 1,400 air miles southwest of Anchorage, remained an active naval station. The Navy has finalized closure of the Adak Naval Operating base and transferred ownership into private hands. The new ownership is committed to economic development at the expense of the World War II installations. The Navy removed environmental contaminants from the island with no coordination for Landmark preservation.