This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy development. The report discusses arguments for and against such development and focuses especially on related pieces of legislation that directly affects the future of the ANWR.

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.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: The siege of Sevastopol ; Theater of operations in the Aleutians. Photographs: Battle along the Atlantic; Damaged Japanese cruiser following Battle of Midway; Loading supplies; Moving on Moulmein; Russian Front; Trying Aussie favorite; West Coast patrol; Raising damaged Japanese midget sub. Back: Text describes the principal combat ships in fleets around the world. Includes photos of battleship, aircraft carrier, cruiser, submarine, destroyer, torpedo boat, minesweeper, and net tender.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Strategic distances in the North Pacific ; Attu Island ; the Rat Island group ; Jap drives [in China]. Photographs: Jungle fighting; Battle of Carriers; Planes that hit the enemy; Swimming through flames; Tomahawk takes it. Back: "These are some of the weapons which checked Hitler's armies." Includes photographs: Moving in column to the attack -- Armored train alert -- Light armored cars -- Anti-aircraft alarm -- Ready to fire -- Formation to the front -- Anti-aircraft machine gun -- Woods used for cover -- Mortar ready to fire -- Amphibian tanks on land... -- Horse-drawn anti-tank gun -- ... and on the sea.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: China, Air Offensive, Aleutians, Russia, North Africa, Southwest Pacific. Maps: Global map of war fronts; China, Burma, Mongolia, Japan. Photographs: Nazi sub sank after charged by The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer; The enterprise "Workhorse of War"; Yanks in India; Six B-24's of the U.S. Army Eighth Air Force attacking the port at Kiel in northern Germany. Back: "Secret" weapons are the little drops of information that you could give away! [Illustrations of the importance of keeping a military secret.]

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.

Disregard Restriction Header and Footer - Fort Wainwright, AK- Impacted Sites: FORT WAINWRIGHT; FORT GREELY, AK

Coalition Correspondence - Resolution by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce (GFCC) Opposing the Department of Defense Recommendation to Realign Eielson Air Force Base.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Senator Ted Stevens Regarding Eielson Air Force Base

Executive Correspondence – Letter from Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to Chairman Principi regarding Eielson AFB.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Senators Stevens and Inouye (Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee) to Commissioners expressing the Senate Appropriations Committee's concern with the BRAC recommendation to realign and convert Eielson AFB to "warm" status

Community Correspondence - Letter from Edward S. Sisson to the Commission concerning recommendation to close the installation

Community Correspondence - Letter from Bette Wright to the Commission concerning recommendation to close the installation

Base Visit Book for Elmendorf AFB, AK; Kulis, AGS, AK; Eielson AFB, AK on June 14-15, 2005

Executive Correspondence: Letter from Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye to BRAC Chairman dtd 15JUN05 concerning the closure of Eielson AFB, Alaska.

Executive Correspondence: Letter from Alaska State Rep. Bob Lynn to Commission dtd 25MAY05 concerning National Guard Kulis Airbase, Anchorage.

Executive Correspondence: Letter from Alaska State Rep. Mike Kelly to Commission dtd 16JUN05 concerning the closure of Eielson AFB.

Base Input from BRAC Commission Visit (Mr. Cirillo) to Kulis Air National Guard Base, AK dtd 14JUN05. Input includes history of the ANG 176th Wing and individual inputs from the Wing's Operations Group, Maintenance Group, Mission Support Group, and Medical Group.

Base Input from BRAC Commission Visit to Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK dtd 14JUN05. Input includes military in Alaska information, base information, maps of installations, and BRAC impact information.

Executive Correspondence – Letter from Jeffrey J. Jacobson, Mayor and Kathryn Weber, City Clerk City of North Pole Alaska, written to the BRAC commission in regards to Eielson AFB and town resolution 05-11. Letter states facts about the local population and benefits the base brings to the community. They wish to express their desire to keep the base open.

Base Visit Book - Maxwell Air Force Base, AL prepared for Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr (USN, Ret) on 26 May 2005 DoD RECOMMENDATION is to consolidate Air and Space C4ISR Research, Development and Acquisition, Test and Evaluation. DoD JUSTIFICATION is to close Mansfield-Lahm Municipal Airport Air Guard Station, OH and move four C- 130 aircraft to Maxwell AFB and four to Little Rock AFB, AR. Realign Maxwell, NAS-Meridian and Naval Station, Newport by relocating religious training and education To Ft. Jackson, SC. Realign WBAFB, Maxwell AFB and Lackland AFB by relocating air and space information systems research and development and acquisition to Hanscom. Realign Eglin AFB by relocating air and space sensors, electronic warfare & electronics and information systems to Edwards AFB

Testimony and Statements Regional Hearing - Fairbanks, AK

Executive Correspondence - Letter to the Commission from Mayor Dianne M. Keller, City of Wasilla - Reference to: Closure of Eielson Base in Alaska