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Alaska's Dunleavy Joins Arctic Commission, Focuses on Defense

4/17/2026

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy joins the United States Arctic Research Commission, shifting its focus to military defense and economic development.
The appointment follows the termination of Liz Qaulluq Cravalho, a Biden appointee.
Dunleavy says Arctic research is vital for Alaskans and national security.
He praised expanding the Coast Guard icebreaker fleet to bolster U.S. presence amid Arctic Russian activity.
The commission's chair welcomed Dunleavy's experience and anticipated significant Arctic initiatives.

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy joins the United States Arctic Research Commission, shifting its focus to military defense and economic development.
The appointment follows the termination of Liz Qaulluq Cravalho, a Biden appointee.
Dunleavy says Arctic research is vital for Alaskans and national security.
He praised expanding the Coast Guard icebreaker fleet to bolster U.S. presence amid Arctic Russian activity.
The commission's chair welcomed Dunleavy's experience and anticipated significant Arctic initiatives.