President
Barack Obama
Dear Mr. President
Most recently,
“frustrated" by a lack of answers about the proposed move of an
Eielson Air Force base squadron, U.S. Senator Mark Begich, a member
of the Armed Services Committee demanded that the Senate Armed
Services Committee halt the nomination process for Lt. Gen. Herbert
J. Carlisle, who is being considered for promotion to four-star
general, as the Commander of Pacific Air Forces.
Mr. Begich said “he’ll
also place committee holds on any subsequent nominees for military
leadership posts until he gets answers from the Department of
Defense. Begich said he’s made numerous requests for information
justifying the proposed F-16 move, but has received almost nothing in
return from the Department of Defense. He hopes stalling Carlisle’s
nomination is a way to get the Pentagon’s attention.“
According to Mr. Begich,
“I’ve honestly kind of had it. I decided enough was enough.”
Mr. President, this is
holding the U.S. Military hostage. Our troops have been engaged in
theater for many years now, and this is no way to treat or show
support those efforts, especially now that the troops are heading
home, due your courageous abilities as Commander-in-Chief. When the
Vietnam war came to an end, the troops found not the welcome home
mat, we do not want to repeat this today. I ask you please to
exercise your “Executive” powers to stop Mr. Begich's attempt to
hold hostage any advancements without merit, as appears to be the
case with Lieutenant General Carlisle, who is being denied what is
due for other purposes.
S. Pam MaGee
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