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Mark Begich: Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey, last week, Admiral Locklear, the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) commander nominee…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey, last week, Admiral Locklear, the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) commander nominee, recognized Alaska's strategic location, calling the State and its installations critical and significant to his mission.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Begich highlights Alaska's strategic importance as noted by Admiral Locklear.

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