Alaska Native honored 67 years after rescue

In 1955, Siberian Yupik Eskimos, who were Alaska National Guard members, rescued a Navy plane shot down by Russian jets over St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Strait. Now, a surviving guardsmen and families of others are receiving a medal from the state of …In 1955, Siberian Yupik Eskimos, who were Alaska National Guard members, rescued a Navy plane shot down by Russian jets over St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Strait. Now, a surviving guardsmen and families of others are receiving a medal from the state of …