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.

Text describes action on various war fronts: China, Russia, Western Europe, Southwest Pacific, Convoys, Egypt, Aleutians. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: The sixth year of war in the China provinces; The Russian central front; Battleground of the Middle East. Photographs: British gliders; Lady drivers; The FBI walked in; Royal inspection; Southwest fighting bases

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Southwest Pacific, China, Aleutians, Atlantic, North Africa, Western Europe, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: China front, Russian front. Includes seven photographs. Back: Photographs show a variety of tanks utilized by the British Army.

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.

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

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: Testimony by the Eielson Community regarding "Executive Summary" assertations by Generals Gamble and Hamilton that the Secretary of Defense deviated substantially from all BRAC selection criteria (1-8), an explanaiton on why the AF recommended keeping most of Eielson as COPE THUNDER central; and why Eielson's existing force structure better served Air Force Operational and Training requirements as distributed by the Secretary's recommendations.

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to an e-mail from the BRAC Commission requesting answers to the following questions regarding Eielson Air Froce Base: Please provide the following information about the CHP plant at Eielson AFB: 1. What are the lower limits for reduction of steam production without reducing electrical power production below demand? 2. In establishing the cost savings to convert Eielson AFB to warm stand-by, what portion of that cost savings is depended on reduced utility operations and maintenance? 3. What is the plan to maintain jet fuel storage levels and turnover to assure quality aviation fuels where there are reduced flying hours during months without Cope Thunder exercises? (Attached document is the Clearinghouse response)

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.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/07/05 to Chairman Principi from AK State Representative Eric Croft discussing the importance of Eielson AFB and requesting that it not be realigned.

Community Input - Community Input from Regional Hearing at the Carlson Center Fairbanks,Alaska submitted to the BRAC Commission. Includes Testimonies and Exhibits.

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding Environmental Restoration costs for Kulis Air Guard Station.

Media Briefing Book for Regional Hearings in Alaska: Elemendorf AFB, Kulis AFB, and Eielson AFB 15 June 05

State Input - Regional Hearing for the Kulis Air National Guard Base with the BRAC Commission. Includes map, history, pictures, and general information about the base.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/15/05 to Chairman Principi from AK Governor Frank Murkowski expressing his concerns over the process used by DoD to select bases for BRAC and wishing to ensure that the U.S. Constitution and other federal laws are followed in order to avoid the possibility of costly litigation between DoD and the State of Alaska. The Governor referred specifically to Kulis ANG Base and Eielson AFB.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/13/05 to Chairman Principi from AK Senator Murkowski expressing her concern that the recusals by several BRAC Commissioners may have an adverse effect on the Commissions ability to fulfill the important public trust responsibilities as expected under applicable laws and regulations..

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to Commissioners General Newton and General Hill from Ted Stevens thanking them for their recent meeting to discuss the impact of Eielson AFB on joint training and readiness

The Base Realignment and Closure Commission, Alaska Regional Hearing Fairbanks, Alaska

Coalition Correspondence – Resolution No. 05-06 dated 06/22/2005 by the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce opposing the DoD recommendation to realign Eielson AFB.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/21/2005 to General Hill and General Newton from Ted Stevens, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense thanking the commissioners for their time to meet. Mr. Stevens also expressed his continued support for Eielson’s AFB in Alaska.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/27/2005 to Admiral Gehman from Ted Stevens, Chairman on the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense thanking Admiral Gehman for his recent phone call discussing the realignment and closure recommendations that are important to Alaska.

Executive Correspondence – Letters dtd 07/27/2005 to Commissioners Gehman and Turner from Ted Stevens, Chairman on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, thanking the Commissioners for their willingness to discuss BRAC recommendations that are important to Alaska and mentioning flaws in the GAO report to the Commission

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/25/2005 to Chairman Principi and Commissioner Hansen from Ted Stevens, Chairman on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, thanking the Commissioners for their willingness to discuss BRAC recommendations that are important to Alaska and stating that the recommendation to close Eielson AFB completely ignores it’s vital strategic advantage for current and future missions and total force mobilization.

Community Correspondence - Letter concerned citizens regarding the closing of Eiselson AFB, Alaska