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1 A Message from Governor Sean Parnell The United States Military is intertwined through the history of our great state. Besides infusing Alaska with patriotic, highly trained professionals, the military has provided foundational infrastructure we depend on today. Alaska’s strategic geographic location, and its vast training areas make it an ideal site for a strong military presence. The United States Military in Alaska continues to play a vital and valuable role in our state today. Our state policy is to expand the mutually beneficial relationship between the United States Military and the State of Alaska. By partnering with the United States Military, we will grow our economy while providing Alaskans with safety, security, and infrastructure development to open more opportunities for our families. The Alaska Military Force Advocacy and Structure Team (AMFAST) and the AMFAST Advisory Committee were created to provide recommendations to the Governor on how best to retain and build on the state's current military force capability, to propose strategies for acquiring future missions, and to identify potential for infrastructure development that will benefit the United States' national security while providing Alaska residents with economic opportunities. The AMFAST Long-Term Strategic Plan is an important aspect of Alaska moving forward in its relationship with the United States Military. Having focused, deliberate strategies will lead to improved synchronization of efforts and ultimately, more success achieved. By continuing the AMFAST mission, we can ensure that the partnership between the State of Alaska and the United States Military is prosperous and focused. Through effective partnership with my administration, Alaska’s congressional delegation, the Alaska Legislature, local community leaders, and the AMFAST Team, the state will be able to fully contribute to and benefit from its long standing relationship with the United States Military. In doing so, we can secure a future filled with strong families and a vibrant, growing economy in Alaska for generations to come. Sean Parnell Governor
u Foreword by AMFAST Chairman, MG Thomas H. Katkus Alaska’s strategic global positioning is central to nearly every aspect of our incredible military history. From the lend- lease program in World War II, to our nation’s current ground-based mid-course defense at Fort Greely, the catch phrase location, location, location, is Alaska’s bread and butter. Future military investment capitalizes on the relevance of location. Alaska holds a critical geographic location that provides vital benefit and advantage to our military. Our national military commanders and political leadership are quickly understanding and implementing ways to capitalize on this unique resource. The AMFAST long-term strategic plan crafts areas of focus that capitalize on Alaska’s unique location. The plan provides objectives that incorporate this advantage in making the United States military better and more potent in the future. It also identifies opportunities for our great state to provide a support structure that is second to none in quality, flexibility, and reliability. Global security concerns place Alaska at the forefront for arctic issues, natural resource production, and foreign affairs. Rearward positioned military personnel and assets in Alaska enjoy a secure location within our nation’s border, while simultaneously being forward deployed. This provides unmatched advantage for quick movement to any point in the northern hemisphere in less than nine hours. Alaska also offers premier training space for all branches of our armed services. The Gulf of Alaska Naval Training Area combined with the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex each provides incredibly large areas for unencumbered military exercise and maneuver training. These areas are free from civilian encroachment and development. They allow full deployment of weapons, technology, logistics, and equipment in support of the most comprehensive, military and security challenging, and realistic training available to our military formations as well as supporting an environment for research and development that is unmatched. Alaska holds roughly 20-percent of the entire United States’ land mass. The corresponding airspace allows for easily controlled commercial and private air traffic. Military air traffic flows without interference or danger to the public. As today’s security issues and threats evolve, Alaska’s strategic importance becomes increasingly relevant. As a nation, we must capitalize on this resource. We have an obligation and an unmatched opportunity to train and develop our military to fight and win our nation’s wars. The AMFAST long-term strategic plan is the guide to achieve and maintain a stable and healthy military presence in Alaska. Our great men and women in uniform deserve our very best support. MG Thomas H. Katkus Commissioner/Adjutant General 2
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