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During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role
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During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role

The secretary says the Pentagon is challenged to respond to the opening of the Arctic Ocean due to retreating sea ice, which has opened sea lanes and access to resources in the region.

'America’s got to up its game in the Arctic': Mattis
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'America’s got to up its game in the Arctic': Mattis

The United States needs to "up its game" in the Arctic and deal with an increasingly important and developing part of the world, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday, as a warming Arctic opens up new sea lanes and oil and minerals reserves.
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