Lawmakers pass bill strengthening Alaska Code of Military Justice

Air Guard Chopper ready for rescue mission (Photo courtesy of Guy Hayes)House Bill 126 – updating the Alaska Code of Military Justice – has passed the Legislature and is on its way to Governor Bill Walker’s desk.
The legislation aims to strengthen the Alaska National Guard’s ability to punish soldiers for offenses ranging from minor infractions to larger crimes.
Retired Colonel and Deputy commissioner of the state of Alaska Department of Military and Veteran’s Affai