Begich Announces Military and Military Families Platform

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Today, Senator Mark Begich is announcing his military and military families platform for a second term in the U.S. Senate. His plan focuses on growing Alaska's military infrastructure and missions, providing increased support for servicemembers and their families, and reducing wasteful Defense spending.

"Alaska's strategic importance is on the rise with a greater emphasis on the Pacific Rim and increased investment into Alaska--from keeping the F-16s and stationing the F-35s at Eielson AFB, to increased funding for missile defense at Fort Greely. Alaska's military is crucial to our nation's defense and also employs many Alaskans, which is why I am committed to increasing military missions and infrastructure in Alaska. I am also deeply committed to supporting military members, retirees and their families by protecting benefits and improving access to care. They have sacrificed to serve our country and deserve someone who fights for them in Washington, D.C. Rather than cutting their benefits, I will work to cut wasteful Defense spending to reduce the deficit," said Senator Mark Begich.

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