The meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The military base played a critical role in deterring the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

The military base on the northern edge of Anchorage had to meet the security requirements for the historic meeting.

Friday's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Why it matters: The military base played a crucial role in the U.