Bulldogs: 525th Fighter Squadron sets sortie record at Kadena Air Base, Japan

 A group of F-22 Raptors, their pilots and maintainers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 525th Fighter Squadron "Bulldogs" deployed to Kadena last month to test their capabilities in a new environment - setting records in the process.Now the last few jets are preparing to redeploy to their

Egging each other on

Careful attention can prevent most cooking fires

Inattentive or unattended cooking is the leading cause of reported residential fires and fire injuries in the United States. In the past weeks, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community has experienced an increase in kitchen fires. More importantly, the people involved didn't respond in the best

The pipes are calling: Soldier brings ancient tradition to memorial ceremonies

The bagpipes have a long historical association with battle, war and the military. Their distinctive sound can dignify a solemn occasion. The haunting wail of the pipes is becoming a regular part of Army memorial ceremonies at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, thanks to the talent and efforts of one

Rural Alaska students visit 4-25 infantry troops

Yakutat is one of the biggest cities in the United States, but no roads lead there.The 2000 census counted 808 residents living across its 9,459 square miles. The unified city-borough on the Gulf of Alaska is accessible only by air and sea. Earlier this month 15 students from Yakutat Junior-Senior

Born to be wild? Get your training done first

The snow has melted and the weather is improving in Alaska, so people have begun thinking about participating in many outdoor activities. One of the most popular is motorcycling. Military members have a few things to keep in mind before they take to the roads.At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the

Arctic Warriors shine during Polar Force exercise

Best Warrior competition decides NCO, Soldier of the Year

Grueling five-day event crowns Sgt. Jonathan Williams and Spc. James Wells the victorsU.S. Army Alaska has named Sgt. Jonathan Williams of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment its Noncommissioned Officer of the Year; and Spc. James Wells of the

Arctic Expert Infantrymen forged at JBER

Sixty-two paratroopers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, earned the right, April 15, to pin on one of the most coveted awards a Soldier can wear.The Expert Infantryman Badge is considered a mark of excellence, as it requires infantry Soldiers to demonstrate

JBER clean-up guidance

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson spring clean-up dates are May 2-8.Every unit and organization on JBER has their own specific area of ground maintenance they are responsible for and will have to coordinate. The dates for main base clean-up, not including housing areas are May 2-6. A copy of the base