Missile Interceptor in Alaska to be First in National Defense System

July 23, 2004
By RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press Writer

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A ground-based missile interceptor was installed Thursday in Alaska's Interior � the first component of a national defense system designed to shoot down enemy missiles.

john

news.yahoo.com.../ap/20040723/ap_on_re_us/missile_defense_alaska_2&printer=1

Alaska huh maybe they put it there since its closer to the north pole but also close to the Asian countries so if north Korea wants to pop maybe this one in Alaska can shoot it down they should also put one in Hawaii since it is right between the Asian countries and the US.