• Hawaii-based wounded warriors visit Alaska for care

    The Alaskan mid-October weather is surprisingly nice as a man stands face to face with a moose. In most cases, such a situation could easily become dangerous. Both appear introverted and timid, keeping some distance. The man turns his back on the large animal, which then approaches him. It rests its

  • JBER’s Spartan Brigade marks redeployment

    Friends, family members and Alaska community leaders gathered at Sullivan Arena Thursday as paratroopers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, formally marked the completion of the unit's latest combat mission to Afghanistan.About 3,500 airborne-qualified Soldiers from

  • 773d CES ready to tackle the snow head-on this year

    As the temperatures begin to drop, our windshields will begin to freeze over. As darkness takes over our days, we wonder if we are in store for another record snowfall. We are all uncertain, but one thing for sure is the reactivation of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron's "snow team." The team's

  • Lieutenant takes up marathoning, wins Marine Corps race

    The air was cool and breathing was challenging as Air Force 1st Lt. Caitlin Oviatt's legs continued pumping Oct. 12, putting more and more distance behind her and bringing the finish line ever closer. The wind was perhaps the most difficult challenge she faced; many flights and special events were

  • ALCOM CAB celebrates 50 years

    In 1962, Lt. Gen. George Mundy, the Commander-in-Chief of military forces in Alaska, formed a Civilian Advisory Board (CAB) of influential members of the local community; 50 years later, that partnership is stronger than ever.There were 16 original members, all brought together with a common goal of

  • 477th Fighter Group welcomes new commander

    Col. Tyler Otten became the 477th Fighter Group commander during a change of command ceremony here Nov. 2. Otten was passed the reins of leadership from Col. Bryan Radliff who will go on to take command of the 419th FW at Hill AFB, Utah. Under Radliff's command the group reached Full Operational

  • JBER Airmen hone skills in Polar Force 12-7

    Sirens blared and a voice called over the public address system. In response, Airmen donned gas masks and protective gear. Some Airmen searched around their building for unexploded ordinance, while others checked paper to see if the simulated attack was a chemical one. Although this scenario was an

  • SWIFT, SILENT, DEADLY: Force Recon Marines train at JBER

    Reconnaissance Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif., performed a high-altitude low-opening jump and parachuted in through the frigid Alaska air Oct. 18. For four days, they stayed in the subarctic elements where other Marines who were

  • From Tragedy to TRIUMPH

    S gt. Ashley A. Walker, a military police officer with the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, has experienced a year marked by heartbreak and triumph.Tragically, Ashley lost her husband, Sgt. Brian L. Walker, also an MP with the 425th

  • Deployed F-15 unit keeps Alaskan, Canadian skies safe

    Every service member knows being ready at a moment's notice is part of the job. However, not every service member mans a combat alert cell, ready for the call requiring them to launch a fighter aircraft in minutes. For Airmen of the 44th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, that's all part of 24/7 duty