Oftentimes, we are looking at an air medivac that is costing $60,000 to $80,000, you know.

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

I appreciated the fact that you followed through on your commitment from this last budget hearing, that you were going to come to Alaska.

I have proposed the creation of an Off-Road Veterans Outreach Program, some support funding to get out, and then get those vets who can't drive, to a facility, so that they can get their questions answered.

There is one facility there with limited numbers of beds, and you just don't, literally, need the roof falling in.

There is one facility there with limited numbers of beds, and you just don't, literally, need the roof falling in.

I appreciated the fact that you followed through on your commitment from this last budget hearing, that you were going to come to Alaska.

I have proposed the creation of an Off-Road Veterans Outreach Program, some support funding to get out, and then get those vets who can't drive, to a facility, so that they can get their questions answered.

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

That scares people.

I think you recognize that we don't have much of a contingency plan there in Alaska. This is it.

How does this budget request empower the VA and its Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators to seek out worthwhile organizations to form coalitions that support these kinds of initiatives?