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AK HJR35

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Department of Defense to protect military bases and keep military personnel numbers intact in Alaska
  • References Pentagon plans to cut $487 billion over ten years, reducing Army personnel from 562,000 to 490,000 and Marine Corps from 202,000 to 182,000
  • Identifies Alaska's strategic importance including 32 military installations, over 23,000 active duty service members, 37,000 military family members, and a 63,000 square mile training range
  • Emphasizes Alaska's critical geographic location for Arctic operations, quick access to Pacific and European theaters, and role as a site activation command for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Alaska's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Military Personnel Cuts & Base Closures

Military

Last Action

REFERRED TO MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS

2/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Military & Veteran's Affairs2/6/2012

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