Lisa Murkowski: “We know that it's going to be expensive to replace them, but we also know that we have to have them.”

Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.

Alaska is a cornerstone of American defense; investments like this from the Coast Guard are critical as we work to improve infrastructure on bases across the state to maintain our national security.

If a federal facility is going to be demolished, it cannot be without congressional oversight here.

I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham.