Salvation Army gets new leadership

The Salvation Army appointed a new managing officer last week, and it will likely be her last station before retirement.

Major Loni Upshaw took control of the Salvation Army, where she will oversee the thrift store, social services and lead the ministry at the church.

Upshaw just logged 25 years as a pastor with the Salvation Army, a capstone to her beginnings as a Cadet, then Lt. Capt. and now Major.

Although she was born in South Dakota, Upshaw has spent her career in Alaska, with her most recent station in Bethel. She has directed soup kitchens and homeless shelters, but her favorite duty i...