Change and transformation are the new buzzwords of U.S. Army Alaska, according to commander Maj. Gen. Charles Jacoby Jr.
Jacoby, who took command of USARAK at the end of July, met with reporters at Fort Wainwright on Monday to outline his early observations and goals for the Army and military in Alaska during his two year tenure.
"Alaska, I think, is being rediscovered for its strategic importance," Jacoby said.
Jacoby said the Army overall is facing challenging changes as it attempts to ramp up forces during wartime while simultaneously working to streamline operations.
"We need to institutionalize change as the military embraces constant change and growth," Jacoby said.
According to Jacoby, that change and transformation is already evident in Alaska with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team and the Airborne brigade from Fort Richardson in Anchorage. He estimates that the Airborne brigade will be the next major force deployment out of Alaska, possibly within the next year to year and a half. [...]
General: Alaska's location important to U.S. Army
Link to Full ArticleBy MARGARET FRIEDENAUER, The News-Miner
Change and transformation are the new buzzwords of U.S. Army Alaska, according to commander Maj. Gen. Charles Jacoby Jr.
Jacoby, who took command of USARAK at the end of July, met with reporters at Fort Wainwright on Monday to outline his early observations and goals for the Army and military in Alaska during his two year tenure.
"Alaska, I think, is being rediscovered for its strategic importance," Jacoby said.
