Letters from Major General Craig E. Campbell to each member of the 2005 BRAC Commission regarding Eielson Air Force Base and the Commission's recommendation to keep facility open.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.

Letters from concerned citizens of Alaska to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) regarding Eielsen Air Force Base.

The U.S. Forest Service established the first protected "wilderness area" under its own discretion in 1924. In 1964, the Wilderness Act established the National Wilderness Preservation System, reserved to Congress the authority to designate wilderness areas, and directed the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior to review certain lands for their wilderness potential. The Act also designated 54 wilderness areas with 9 million acres of Forest Service land. Congress began expanding the Wilderness System in 1968, and today, there are 631 wilderness areas, totalling nearly 104 million acres, in 44 States.

This report briefly discusses the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and FY2006 budget reconciliation legislation, which is considered under expedited procedures that, in particular, limit debate and amendments in the Senate.

Tundra lakes on the North Slope, Alaska, are an important resource for energy development and petroleum field operations. A majority of exploration activities, pipeline maintenance, and restoration activities take place on winter ice roads that depend on water availability at key times of the winter operating season. These same lakes provide important fisheries and ecosystem functions. In particular, overwintering habitat for fish is one important management concern. This study focused on the evaluation of winter water use in the current field operating areas to provide a better understanding of the current water use practices. It found that under the current water use practices, there were no measurable negative effects of winter pumping on the lakes studied and current water use management practices were appropriately conservative. The study did find many areas where improvements in the understanding of tundra lake hydrology and water usage would benefit industry, management agencies, and the protection of fisheries and ecosystems.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany an unknown story about the discovery of a dinosaur footprint at the Denali National Park in Alaska. This b-roll footage shows two images of the found fossil. The story aired at 10:00 A.M.

This document describes proposals for making communities better prepared and more resilient to catastrophic natural disasters like the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2006. Methods described include warning systems, data sharing, and land use decisions.

Letters from Norman L. Phillips, Jr. to the commissioners of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) opposing the realignment of Eielson Air Force Base. Includes contact information for board members and a resolution from the Chamber of Commerce that lists several points opposing the realignment.

Letter from Michael M. Silva to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) which contains newspaper clippings from the Fairbanks Daily News Miner regarding Eielson Air Force Base. Silva argues in favor of closing bases if doing so is in the country's best interest, as opposed to private economic interests.

Base Input - Air Force - Elmendorf Air Force Base/Kulis Air Guard Station/Eielson Air Force Base - AK - Mr. Small BRAC Commission Visit - Includes: Powerpoint presentation from Lt. Col Pat McCrea; Eielson Air Force Base ALASKA Home of the Iceman Team Powerpoint Presentation; Welcome to the 176th Wing Kulis Air National Guard Base Alaska Report; biographies; Welcome to the 176th Wing Presentation

Testimony and Statements Regional Hearing - Fairbanks, AK

Base Visit Trip Report - Kulis AGS, AK - June 14, 2005

Contains general notes and research from Army Team Analyst Dean Rhody regarding Ft. Wainwright, AK

Contains general notes and research (including base visit information) for Air Force Team Analyst Craig Hall regarding Eielson AFB, AK

Contains notes and research (including base visit presentation and other supporting documents) from Air Force Analyst Craig Hall regarding Galena FOL, AK

Contains notes and research (General) Elmendorf AFB, Alaska) By Craig Hall of the AIR FORCE Team.