US Air Force Airborne Air Control Squadron tests upgraded AWACS platform at Northern Edge 2015

Calmly soaring at 30,000 feet in the midst of nearly 100 fighters, bombers and refueling tankers executing a battle scenario, an Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveys every aircraft in a 300 mile radius, calling out commands, verifying target hits and sending aircraft

NORTHERN EDGE 15 provides prime environment for testing new capabilities

With 18 experiments and initiatives undergoing field testing in Alaskan training ranges throughout Exercise Northern Edge 15, no other venue is as well suited for high-end operational testing."Northern Edge airspace is unique for us in a testing environment because it has a lot of joint players and

Summer weather can be unpredictable in Alaska

As the weather gets warm, service members and families are taking full advantage of the Alaskan summer.The summer in Alaska can be unpredictable - this summer has been hotter than some other states - everybody must be mindful of the heat."In Alaska, we're used to dealing with very severe winter

Anchorage area first responders engage in friendly competition

First responders from throughout the Anchorage area gathered Saturday to participate in the 2015 Hero Games in downtown Anchorage.Service members from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson competed against other teams in trials of strength, agility and precision while crowds of community members, families

Navy's USS Shoup participates in NE15

Next generation fighter technologies tested during Alaska military exercise

The past meets the future when a distinctive looking aircraft with the nose and electronics of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter and the body of a 1960's passenger jet participates in one of the U.S. military's largest electronic warfare exercises.A modified BAC 1-11 serves as a flying test

F-18 Hornets at NE15: Lessons learned on how to communicate from a force multiplier

Exercise Northern Edge 2015 played host to a "force multiplier" capability giving operational commanders flexibility when employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario.The F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter is according to Navy.mil the nation's first strike fighter, was designed for

Northern Edge 15 provides 673rd's firefighters essential training

U.S. Air Force firefighters with 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Civil Engineer participated in crash fire exercise during Exercise Northern Edge 2015, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15-26.Exercise Northern Edge 2015 is an Alaskan command hosted exercise and one of Alaska's biggest

End of runway Airmen prepare F-15s for flight during NE15

Refueling over the Gulf of Alaska during NE15