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..

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.

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

Community Correspondence – Letter from a concerned citizen regarding the closure of Eielson.

Base Input from BRAC Commission Visit to Eielson Air Force Base, AK dtd 15 June 2005. Document includes an itinerary of the visit and a Eielson AFB presentation.

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)

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

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