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Aug. 22, 2007

Air Force officials announce 2008 force-shaping plans

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Air Force officials recently announced plans to meet the 2008 fiscal year end-strength of 328,600, which calls for a force reduction of about 5,400 officers and enlisted members through normal attrition, retirement or force-shaping measures. The reductions are in line with Air Force efforts to balance the force and recapitalize and modernize aging

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Capt. Brad Spears, 90th Fighter Squadron, tells retired Lt. Col. Bill Haynes about the capabilities of the F22A Raptor. Former and current 90th FS members celebrated the squadron's 90th anniversary Aug. 17-20. Colonel Haynes was commander of the 90th FS during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De-Juan Haley)

Aug. 21, 2007

90th Fighter Squadron celebrates 90 years

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — An overcast sky and rain didn't stop the F-22 from showing off its air power to wrap up the 90th Fighter Squadron's 90th anniversary. Former and current members of the 90th FS gathered here Aug. 17-20 to recall the squadron's past and look forward to its future. "It is very humbling to be part of a squadron with such a great legacy," said Capt.

Aug. 16, 2007

Eagle learns bomb building

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - Senior Airmen Michael Doane and Derrik Gildea move about an F-22A Raptor belonging to the 90th Fighter Squadron here. They washed the aircraft for the first time Aug. 14 since arriving here Aug. 8. The Airmen are assigned to the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Garrett Hothan)

Aug. 15, 2007

Bathin' Raptor

Senior Airman Temujin Ching, 477th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shows Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, Air Force Reserve Command commander, some of the new technology used on the F-22 Raptor. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chance C. Babin)

Aug. 13, 2007

Reserve ushers new era as Raptors arrive

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — As six F-22 Raptors flew in over the clear summer sky of Elmendorf AFB Aug.8 from Langley Air Force Base, Va., it not only represented a new day for Pacific Air Forces and Elmendorf AFB, but a new era for the Air Force Reserve Command. The 477th Fighter Group will be associating with the 3rd Wing becoming the first AFRC reservists to maintain and

Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska -- The first of 40 F-22A Raptors lands during an arrival ceremony here Wednesday. The aircraft, which will be flown and maintained by the active-duty Air Force's 90th Fighter Squadron and Air Force Reserve 302nd Fighter Squadron, is the first to be permanently base outside of the contiguous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Turner)

Aug. 8, 2007

Elmendorf welcomes F-22A Raptor

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — It was a historic day for Elmendorf as the base officially welcomed the first of its F-22A Raptor fleet during a ceremony here Wednesday. Elmendorf became the second operational base and the first Pacific Air Forces installation to receive the Air Force's new superiority fighter. "These incredible airframes are ushering in a new day in the Land of

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - Spanish Air Force Senior Airman Jesus Utrilla and Master Sgt. Jose Arias, work with Staff Sgt. Carlos Garcia, 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, while fueling a C-130 from Spain. Sergeant Garcia is a bilingual liaison from Elmendorf and is working with the Spanish Air Force during Red Flag-Alaska 2007. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan)

July 26, 2007

Elmendorf, coalition forces hone skills at RED FLAG-Alaska

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — One minute, you're listening to an Airman via video teleconference who is briefing you on today's threats. A short time later, you're in a C-17, skimming the tree tops of the rugged Alaska terrain, preparing to drop equipment to forces on the ground. This is just another day at RED FLAG-Alaska. RED FLAG-Alaska is a series of field training

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - Staff Sgt. Preben Andersen, a Denmark crew chief with NATO, looks on as his AWACS taxis down the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 2007. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan)

July 23, 2007

Multi-national forces

July 19, 2007

Honorary Commanders recognized

Capt. Tim Bobinski, a 12th Fighter Squadron pilot, surveys his jet prior to launch. This procedure must be completed to ensure the F-15 is fully mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan)

July 17, 2007

12th Fighter Squadron wins air-superiority award

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The 12th Fighter Squadron celebrated its 25th anniversary of winning the 1981 Raytheon Award by earning a second. The soon-to-be decommissioned squadron is the winner of the 2006 Raytheon Award. Started in 1953 by Hughes Aircraft Company, the trophy is given annually to the top air-superiority or air-defense squadron in the Air Force. "To put it in

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