Murkowski, Sullivan, Speier Call on Army Secretary to Address High Alaska Servicemember Suicide Rate
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel have sent a letter to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth calling on the Army to do more to address the […]
Murkowski, Sullivan Commend Coast Guard for Updating Mental Health Policies
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) commended the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for updating its mental and behavioral health policies to achieve parity with the policies of the Department of Defense (DoD), a legislative effort Senator Murkowski spearheaded this Congress. In February, Senator Murkowski introduced with Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Bill […]
Murkowski Commends Announcement of Russian Seafood Ban
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today issued the following statement commending President Joe Biden for signing an executive order to prohibit the importation of Russian seafood and other key imports into the United States. Since Russia imposed seafood bans on the United States in 2014, Senator Murkowski has worked to educate every President and their […]
Murkowski Votes to Sanction Nord Stream 2
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) yesterday voted in favor of S. 3436, the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Implementation Act, which would impose sanctions with respect to entities responsible for the planning, construction, or operation of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. The vote, set at a threshold of 60 for passage, failed by a […]
Murkowski: Defense Authorization Bill Will Bolster Alaska, National Security
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of S. 1605, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), helping it to pass the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 88-11. This year’s NDAA authorizes $768 billion for national defense, including $740 billion for the Department of Defense’s (DOD) annual budget to […]
DoD Selects Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski today congratulated Major General (Ret.) Randy “Church” Kee on his selection by the Department of Defense (DoD) to serve as the Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs. In this role, Kee will oversee the establishment of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, the sixth DoD Regional Center and the […]
Murkowski on Last American Troops Leaving Kabul, Ending 20-Year War in Afghanistan
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after President Biden addressed the nation to further explain his administration’s decision to completely withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan: “The final U.S. military evacuation flight departed the Kabul airport Monday, ending America’s longest war at nearly 20 years. Ending the war in Afghanistan is a milestone […]
Murkowski Statement on Attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) made the following statement after two bombings took place near Kabul’s international airport, which killed 13 U.S. service members and wounded as many as 18 more: “I have long supported withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, but the manner in which the drawdown has taken place has been chaotic and irresponsible […]
OPINION: Maintaining the best military presence for Alaska and the world
Last weekend the Interior caught a glimpse of our military’s airpower capabilities as Eielson Air Force Base hosted the Arctic Lightning Air Show. Alaskans had the opportunity to watch in awe as pilots and crews showcased the power, speed and agility of our country’s incredible aircraft. It’s always a sight that humbles me as an […]
Senator Murkowski Speaks in Honor of Memorial Day
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following message in observance of Memorial Day: For video of Senator Murkowski click here. “Today, on Memorial Day, we pay tribute, honor, and respect to those Americans who have given their last full measure to our country. Over the past 75 years we have lost brave Alaskans in […]