• Airman aims high for the future

    Since early childhood, Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Kimberly Daugherty has admired service members, especially those who fly. The shiny wings displayed on their uniforms instilled in her a sense of wonder. When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she always responded with the same answer:

  • Happy Birthday USAF Reserve

    April 14 will mark the 67th birthday of the U.S. Air Force Reserve which was formally established by President Harry S. Truman nearly seven decades ago.Since that time, reservists have provided combat ready forces to fly, fight and win across the globe, and the 477th Fighter Group here is no

  • Springtime weather means pothole repair for 773d CES Airmen

    Alaska's extreme temperature fluctuations create numerous potholes.Cold weather freezes moisture in the ground, causing it to expand and crack the asphalt surface.More water then penetrates the crack and further deteriorates the pavement over time.The combination of freezing and thawing, water and

  • JBER parachute rigger always sure of responsibility

    "Maybe it was the sound of the plane that freaked me out," said Spc. Brittany Williams. "It was really loud."The C-130 Hercules began its short ascent to 1,200 feet while five noncommissioned officers attempted to placate Williams and the other trainees suffering a heightened understanding of their

  • Alaska is home to many potential threats; be prepared for them

    They are there when you need them. The personnel of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Emergency Management office work hard planning for, mitigating and responding to emergencies that may result in death, injury, destruction of property, or disruption in operations. "The primary mission of the Air

  • Swinging for the fences

    "I was most scared walking up to the cage. I didn't know how the fight went until I saw the video. I was controlled by instinct and muscle memory alone."Senior Airman Zack Throckmorton, an F-22 Raptor weapon systems loader with the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit,

  • 3rd ASOS Airmen remember their fallen with a 24-hour run

    Each year, members of the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron's Tactical Control Party organize and participate in a 24-hour run challenge to honor the 10 fallen TACP family who were killed in combat and training operations in the last 20 years.The 24-hour run challenge is a worldwide competition to

  • 477th Fighter Group welcomes new commander

    Col. David Piffarerio became the 477th Fighter Group commander during a change of command ceremony here on JBER, Mar. 20.Piffarerio accepted the reins of leadership from Col. Tyler Otten who will move on to be the Mobilization Assistant to the 11th Air Force Commander here at Joint Base