Mark Begich actually said...

I firmly believe Alaskan Command is and will remain an integral component of enabling PACOM to carry out its mission.

I'm a huge supporter of the military, but when I hear that the decision has been made on what it will save...

Why I ask this is because it's critical on the civilian piece, because under BRAC there are special requirements when you start touching civ...

Everything we do here...creates long-term implications.