Senator Lisa Murkowski today responded to the overall Alaskan U.S. Army reductions reflected in the nationwide “sweeping reorganization” and personnel overhaul announced by U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK):
“Though Alaska is disappointed to lose any U.S. Army personnel, these numbers show that the Last Frontier remains a premier location for the nation’s defense. With the United States Army responsibly conducting a regular evaluation of their positioning worldwide to boost efficiency, many states are seeing far larger reductions compared to Alaska’s 3 percent.
“As the Pentagon shifts from a post-war status, Alaska’s two Brigade Combat Teams will continue to operate at full strength following this reorganization – proving again the strategic role that Alaska plays in the protection of critical US interests in the Pacific and around the world.”