Port of Adak/Alaska Naval Base

Develop a naval base and expanded Coast Guard presence in Alaska to protect national security in the opening Arctic arena. Alaska has 6,600 miles of coastline while the rest of the United States has 6,000 miles. Yet Alaska has no naval capability and limited Coast Guard capability. Immediate attention is required for national security, given Alaska’s proximity to Russia (2.3 miles), China (1,300 miles) and North Korea (1,600 miles), geopolitical tension in the Pacific region, and Russian Arctic military build-up. The Department of Defense (DOD) designation of one or more Strategic Arctic Ports and related development is a critical first step in the process. Total cost expected to fall within the range of $15 to $30 billion. Included in former Governor Walker's wish list for a federal infrastructure package.