Military: Pot confabs off-limits to Alaska-based soldiers

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Marijuana may be legal in Alaska, but pot fairs are still off-limits to about 11,000 members of the Army stationed here.Officials with U.S. Army Alaska say in a release Thursday that Alaska-based soldiers are forbidden from attending any marijuana, cannabis or hemp fairs, festivals, conventions or similar events.
The letter from Maj. Gen. Bryan Owens says attendance at such events is inconsistent with military service and could advers