(a) The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall


(1) conduct the military affairs of the state as prescribed by the Military Code;


(2) cooperate with the federal government in matters of mutual concern pertaining to the welfare of Alaskan veterans, including establishing, extending, or strengthening services for veterans in the state; and


(3) annually, not later than February 1, make available a report to the legislature, through the governor, outlining the department's activities during the previous calendar year; the department shall notify the legislature that the report is available.


(b) The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs may administer training and pre-employment training programs.