Wow-that is a great picture-I would love to be able to see that in person some day. Not a lot of snow in Houston.
I know it sounds corny, but at least you're able to see things like that. I know you're military so I'm assuming Alaska isn't permanent. I consider myself lucky to have traveled to europe with the Army, and been able to see and experience different cultures.
I'm sure that cold is hard though. I'm in Houston-I don't think we've gotten below freezing at all this year. I have a small propane camping heater that I turn on in my garage so I can go work in my shorts and a t-shirt.