Key Performance Indicators

Department of Military and Veterans" Affairs

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Mission

To provide military forces to accomplish military missions in the state and around the world; provide homeland security and defense; emergency response; veterans' services; and youth military style training and education. Alaska Statute (AS) 26, AS 44.35

Key Performance Indicators

FY2025 Management Plan as of 05/23/2025 (in thousands)
Department of Military and Veterans" Affairs Totals		Funding					Positions
		UGF Funds	DGF Funds	Other Funds	Federal Funds	Total Funds	Full Time	Part Time	Non Perm
		$17,791.7	$36.3	$12,772.6	$35,093.0	$65,693.6	283	0	3

1:  Defend and Protect Alaska and the United States The Alaska National Guard consists of the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard. Both are prepared to provide military support during natural disasters or emergencies to protect life and property, preserve peace and order, and public safety to citizens of Alaska and the United States. Funding Positions UGF Funds DGF Funds Other Funds Federal Funds Total Funds Full Time Part Time Non Perm $7,737.3 $27.4 $4,750.8 $25,977.4 $38,492.9 142 0 0 Target: Number of Assigned Army and Air National Guard Target: Alaska National Guard Retention Rate Target: Alaska State Defense Force Detachment Distribution Target: Alaska National Guard Search and Rescue Efforts

2:	Disaster Preparedness/Response and Recovery The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division provides disaster relief response, training, education and outreach for preparedness and planning to communities. Our goal is to minimize the effects of disasters and terrorism and assist citizens in the recovery from these events.	Funding					Positions
		UGF Funds	DGF Funds	Other Funds	Federal Funds	Total Funds	Full Time	Part Time	Non Perm
		$3,290.9	$0.0	$6,753.6	$1,538.9	$11,583.3	64	0	0

• Target: Provide a Legislatively Approved, Readily Available Fund Source to Speed Relief/Recovery Actions During Emergencies
• Target: Provide Statewide Emergency Response
• Target: Administer Federal Grants to Benefit Alaskans
• Target: Conduct Preparedness Events
• Target: Develop and Update State and Local Emergency Management Plans

3:	Youth Intervention The Alaska Military Youth Academy, ChalleNGe Program, offers at-risk youth the opportunity to become successful citizens. They participate in an academic and vocational learning environment that maximizes their potential for placement in employment, military, education or a combination thereof.	Funding					Positions
		UGF Funds	DGF Funds	Other Funds	Federal Funds	Total Funds	Full Time	Part Time	Non Perm
		$4,279.5	$1.1	$1,179.7	$7,111.9	$12,572.2	71	0	3

• Target: AMYA Graduation Rate
• Target: Number of Graduates by Class and Fiscal Year
• Target: Number of Cadets Receiving Vocational/Technical Training
• Target: Percent of Eligible Cadets Receiving GED or High School Diploma

4:	Outreach to Veterans and Military Families The Veterans Services office advocates for veterans and their families, provides outreach and supports members in their pursuit of benefits earned, provides assistance to new veterans exiting from military services and families of veterans that find themselves in need.	Funding					Positions
		UGF Funds	DGF Funds	Other Funds	Federal Funds	Total Funds	Full Time	Part Time	Non Perm
		$2,484.0	$7.8	$88.5	$464.8	$3,045.1	6	0	0

• Target: Office of Veterans Affairs Outreach Visits
• Target: Economic Impact of Alaska Veteran Benefits
• Target: Requests for Assistance from Alaska Veterans
• Target: Requests for Funeral Honors
• Target: Alaska Veterans Enrolled with the Federal Veterans Administration (VA)

Performance Detail

Priority 1: Defend and Protect Alaska and the United States

Target #1: Number of Assigned Army and Air National Guard Number of Assigned Army and Air National Guard Fiscal Year Army Assigned Air Assigned Vacancies FY 2024 1,475 2,125 521 FY 2023 1,518 2,202 379 FY 2022 1,583 2,185 290 FY 2021 1,644 2,208 293 FY 2020 1,651 2,163 361 FY 2019 1,646 2,206 390 FY 2018 1,656 2,138 356 FY 2017 1,880 2,074 442 FY 2016 1,817 2,038 484 FY 2015 1,867 2,016 396 Related links: Alaska National Guard

Target #2: Alaska National Guard Retention Rate Alaska National Guard Retention Rate Fiscal Year Army Air FY 2024 87% 89.5% FY 2023 69% 92.5% FY 2022 94% 90.39% FY 2021 128% 96% FY 2020 66% 91% FY 2019 84% 89% FY 2018 70% 97% FY 2017 59% 94% FY 2016 66% 93% FY 2015 66% 89% Analysis of results and challenges: Related links: Alaska National Guard

Target #3: Alaska State Defense Force Detachment Distribution NULL ERRORAnalysis of results and challenges: Communities with ASDF Attachments: Anchorage Bethel Buckland Chevak Cold Bay Delta Junction Fairbanks Gambell Kenai Ketchikan Kipnuk Klawock Kodiak Kotzebue Kwethluk Little Diomede Ninilchik Nome Quinhagak Savoonga Scammon Bay Shungnak Twin Hills Wasilla 2024 - 224 ASDF Soldiers Statewide Related links: Alaska State Defense Force Target Last Modified: 10/31/2024

Target #4: Alaska National Guard Search and Rescue Efforts Alaska National Guard Search and Rescue Efforts Year Missions Lives Saved 2024 152 204 2023 102 118 2022 75 87 2021 59 52 2020 47 54 2019 67 111 2018 47 55 2017 39 22 2016 41 40 2015 55 63 Analysis of results and challenges: Related links: Alaska National Guard Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Priority 2: Disaster Preparedness/Response and Recovery

Target #1: Provide a Legislatively Approved, Readily Available Fund Source to Speed Relief/Recovery Actions During Emergencies Disaster Expenditures ($ Million) Year Federal State 2024 88.4 19.3 2023 125.1 13.4 2022 73.7 12.5 2021 41.6 11.3 2020 21.9 12.3 2019 11.6 12 2018 16.3 7.2 2017 16.4 11.7 2016 7.8 7.4 2015 21.3 10.4 Analysis of results and challenges: Status of Current Disasters: Open Federal Disasters: 17 (2 new in 2024) Open State Disasters: 44 (10 new in 2024) Open Project Worksheets: 551 (496 Federal and 55 State) Related links: Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Target #2: Provide Statewide Emergency Response Requests for State Assistance by Calendar Year Year Incidents Local State Federal 2024 123 27 10 2 2023 59 13 6 1 2022 90 19 14 5 2021 65 5 2 1 2020 74 7 5 2 2019 45 10 3 1 2018 55 8 2 2 2017 68 12 4 4 2016 77 10 5 3 2015 68 15 10 4 Analysis of results and challenges: Incident- State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) responded to call about local incident Local- Local jurisdiction declared a disaster State- Governor declared a disaster Federal- Presidential disaster declaration Related links: Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Target #3: Administer Federal Grants to Benefit Alaskans Alaskans Served by Federal Grants (in Thousands) Year Homeland Security EMP NOAA PDM/BRIC 2024 624.2 599.9 355.6 2.2 2023 604 616 105 0 2022 584 622 4 1 2021 622 608 41 197 2020 630 610 42 200 2019 628 613 45 215 2018 626 611 40 1.1 2017 634 611 26 213 2016 638 607 36 9.5 2015 646 607 60 23 Analysis of results and challenges: 2024 Community Support (Ending Grant Year) Homeland Security: 16 Communities EMP: 9 Communities NOAA: 16 Communities BRIC (formerly PDM): 1 Community EOCGP: 1 Community SLCGP: 28 Communities KEY: EMP - Emergency Management Performance BRIC - Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (Previously PDM - Pre-Disaster Mitigation) NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Related links: Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management Target Last Modified: 11/04/2024

Target #4: Conduct Preparedness Events Preparedness Events Year Training Outreach Exercises 2024 88 22 7 2023 90 33 9 2022 55 30 10 2021 46 20 5 2020 18 16 8 2019 62 64 7 2018 65 72 18 2017 59 69 25 2016 58 54 18 2015 60 51 24 Analysis of results and challenges: 2024 Preparedness Support to Communities: Training events: 88 training events / 1,174 Alaskans Outreach events: 22 events / approximately 1,000 Alaskans Exercises: 7 exercises / 7 communities Related links: Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Target #5: Develop and Update State and Local Emergency Management Plans Plans Created/Updated Year EOP SCERP LHMP 2024 20 15 90 2023 15 70 113 2022 8 120 108 2021 50 93 124 2020 50 13 104 2019 52 80 120 2018 51 80 98 2017 50 71 90 2016 50 63 79 2015 50 45 68 Analysis of results and challenges: 2024 Cumulative Plans: EOP: 20 completed SCERP: 15 completed LHMP: 90 approved EOP- Emergency Operations Plan SCERP- Small Community Emergency Response Plan LHMP- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Related links: Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Priority 3: Youth Intervention

Target #1: AMYA Graduation Rate AMYA Graduation Rate by Class Fiscal Year Fall Graduating Class Spring Graduating Class FY 2024 100.8% 88.8% FY 2023 82.4% 80% FY 2022 87.5% 83.5% FY 2021 86% 90% FY 2020 87% 7% FY 2019 85% 85% FY 2018 86% 84% FY 2017 82% 83% FY 2016 77% 84% FY 2015 80% 85% FY 2014 86% 81% FY 2013 75% 88% FY 2012 67% 66% FY 2011 74% 70% FY 2010 69% 71% FY 2009 69% 77% FY 2008 67% 60% FY 2007 67% 60% Analysis of results and challenges: FY20: COVID-19 had a very negative impact on the spring class due to sending the cadets home and implementing distance delivery, Related links: Alaska Military Youth Academy

Target #2: Number of Graduates by Class and Fiscal Year Methodology: Fall graduates is AMYA Class 2023-2 which graduates in the first quarter of the state fiscal year. Spring graduates is AMYA Class 2024-1 which graduates in the third quarter of the state fiscal year. Number of AMYA Graduates by Class and Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fall Graduating Class Spring Graduating Class FY 2024 126 111 FY 2023 75 72 FY 2022 77 71 FY 2021 91 79 FY 2020 132 10 FY 2019 156 149 FY 2018 187 144 FY 2017 180 164 FY 2016 165 118 FY 2015 154 124 FY 2014 144 137 FY 2013 165 144 FY 2012 161 130 FY 2011 156 137 FY 2010 136 136 FY 2009 143 161 FY 2008 140 123 FY 2007 109 154 FY 2006 85 94 FY 2005 98 107 FY 2004 97 94 FY 2003 94 107 Related links: Alaska Military Youth Academy Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Target #3: Number of Cadets Receiving Vocational/Technical Training Cadets Receiving Vocational/Technical Training Fiscal Year Fall Graduating Class Spring Graduating Class FY 2024 126 111 FY 2023 75 72 FY 2022 14 18 FY 2021 0 79 FY 2020 93 0 FY 2019 101 71 FY 2018 72 72 FY 2017 30 51 Analysis of results and challenges: FY20: COVID-19 had a very negative impact on the Spring class due to sending the cadets home and implementing distant delivery, Related links: Alaska Military Youth Academy

Target #4: Percent of Eligible Cadets Receiving GED or High School Diploma Methodology: Fall Graduates is AMYA Class 2023-2 which graduates in the first quarter of the state fiscal year; Spring Graduates is AMYA Class 2024-1 which graduates in the third quarter of the state fiscal year. Percent of Eligible AMYA Cadets Receiving GED or High School Diploma Fiscal Year Fall Graduating Class Spring Graduating Class FY 2024 85% 80% FY 2023 96% 85% FY 2022 95% 84% FY 2021 86% 88% FY 2020 77% 100% FY 2019 85% 88% FY 2018 86% 84% FY 2017 82% 83% FY 2016 77% 84% FY 2015 80% 85% FY 2014 86% 81% FY 2013 75% 88% FY 2012 67% 66% FY 2011 74% 70% FY 2010 69% 71% FY 2009 69% 77% FY 2008 67% 60% FY 2007 67% 60% Related links: Alaska Military Youth Academy Target Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Priority 4: Outreach to Veterans and Military Families

Target #1: Office of Veterans Affairs Outreach Visits Methodology: Veterans Services: Transitioning Active Duty, Reserve components, Veterans and family members Number of Outreach Visits to Alaska Communities Fiscal Year American Legion Disabled American Vets Veterans of Foreign Wars Vietnam Vets of America Veterans Services FY 2024 27 4 14 0 0 FY 2023 7 11 32 0 0 FY 2022 5 4 2 6 0 FY 2021 6 0 3 15 0 FY 2020 26 19 8 26 26 FY 2019 71 36 24 66 68 Analysis of results and challenges: Veteran Services saw an increase in office locations due to the PACT ACT making it difficult for some to travel to rural areas. OVA filled the gap with VA Rural Outreach and VA Healthcare Outreach Clinics. Locations visited FY2024: Anchor Point, Craig, Bethel, Delta Junction, Eagle River, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Fort Greely, Glennallen, Haines, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Klawock, Kodiak, Ninilchik, North Pole, Petersburg, Seward, Sitka, Soldotna, Talkeetna, Valdez, Wrangell. Related links: Alaska Office of Veterans Services Target Last Modified: 10/29/2024

Target #2: Economic Impact of Alaska Veteran Benefits Economic Impact of Alaska Veteran Benefits ($ Million) Year Comp & Pension Education/Voc Rehab Insurance/Indemnity Medical Care One-Time Payments 2024 520.0 53.0 1.4 420.0 134.0 2023 473 43 1.5 420 131 2022 330.4 54 1.6 364 113 2021 362.0 61.0 1.9 417.0 174.0 2020 333.0 74.0 2.8 383.8 56.0 2019 295.0 73.8 2.7 334.0 87.7 2018 214.2 69.5 2.4 310.3 43.7 2017 280.6 53.7 4.2 166.9 51.9 2016 247.5 61.8 3.4 217.7 105.0 2015 244.4 74.0 3.8 222.0 56.4 2014 244.0 74.7 3.8 222.7 51.7 2013 211.2 72.2 2.6 252.2 50.4 2012 178.2 76.0 2.3 252.5 53.2 2011 281.7 49.1 3.7 153.0 43.7 Related links: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs

Target #3: Requests for Assistance from Alaska Veterans Methodology: Veterans Services: Transitioning Active Duty, Reserve components, Veterans and family members Number of Requests for Assistance from Alaska Veterans Fiscal Year American Legion Disabled American Vets Veterans of Foreign War Vietnam Vets. of America Veterans Services FY 2024 9526 10717 18670 3069 77814 FY 2023 6,894 11,322 17,503 4,677 57,268 FY 2022 6,359 14,140 5,724 4,882 25,086 FY 2021 5,023 11,962 2,677 3,188 28,590 FY 2020 4,214 3,135 2,974 7,191 22,997 FY 2019 3,151 4,718 4,294 8,767 55,518 Analysis of results and challenges: The large increase this year is due to those who qualified under the PACT ACT of 2022. Related links: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs Target Last Modified: 10/29/2024

Target #4: Requests for Funeral Honors Number of Requests for Funeral Honors Services and Number of Funeral Honors Performed Fiscal Year Funeral Honors Requested Funeral Honors Performed FY 2024 37 35 FY 2023 51 48 FY 2022 63 53 FY 2021 71 53 FY 2020 58 54 FY 2019 96 96 FY 2018 87 86 FY 2017 128 128 FY 2016 103 101 FY 2015 58 14 FY 2014 217 57 FY 2013 565 565 FY 2012 500 500 FY 2011 455 455 FY 2010 290 290 Analysis of results and challenges: Each funeral honor requested but not performed was due either to weather or lack of transport support for the event. Upon the family request we will move forward to honor those not completed. Related links: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs Target Last Modified: 10/29/2024

Target #5: Alaska Veterans Enrolled with the Federal Veterans Administration (VA) Percentage of Alaska Veterans Enrolled with the Federal Veterans Administration Fiscal Year Enrolled Veterans FY 2024 49% FY 2023 49% FY 2022 49% FY 2021 49% FY 2020 48% FY 2019 48% FY 2018 48% FY 2017 45% FY 2016 43% FY 2015 45% FY 2014 43% FY 2013 42% FY 2012 39% FY 2011 38% FY 2010 37% FY 2009 35% FY 2008 34% Analysis of results and challenges: Alaska still continues to have the most Veterans per capita in the United States. Only 37,800 are enrolled in the Alaska Federal VA System. This number only changes by a couple of hundred based on “snowbirds”. Related links: Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs

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