Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage has formed a critical part of America's military readiness, dating back to the Cold War.

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday in what could ultimately be one of the most consequential bilateral conversations of his second term.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the summit would amount to a 'listening session' for President Trump on the Russian leader's interest in peace.