Question: What is America’s first line of missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States ?
Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard
Question: What is the ONLY National Guard unit on permanent active duty?
Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard
Question: Who is the Commander in Chief of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard?
Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
Question: What U.S. governor is routinely briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counter terrorism?
Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
So next time you want to argue the “experience” factor about Gov Palin, just remember that she does have experience in terrorism prevention.
Filed under: America, Elections, John McCain, Politics, Presidential Race 2008, Republicans | Tagged: Sarah Palin, Alaska National Guard


I don’t think terrorist are going to be launching ICBMs anytime soon. So not “Terrorist Prevention” but “National Defense”
what is the difference between terrorist prevention and national defense? Either way, aren’t those both protecting America from attack? Same difference, just different wording.
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