 In an unassuming little shack in the middle of the Alaskan tundra lives a remarkable man. At 93 years young, Samuel Jackson is one of the last living Alaskan Native Americans that volunteered for the Alaskan Territorial Guard in World War II. My best friend told me to join the guard toward it too. After the Aleutian Islands were attacked in 1942 by the Japanese Army, over 6,300 Alaskan Natives like Sam left their homes with no pay and little supplies to form the Eskimo Guard and protect the territory from future attacks. It colored the air for the Army and ice for the Army. Still sporting his regulation haircut, Sam is proud of his service and believes it to be about more than just putting on a uniform. When we get together it's like family. It stays together, gets to know them and like their own family. The memories and positive outlook he shares with his village encourages the youth of today to continue on with his legacy of serving.