Military Saves Week shows troops ways to profit

On many military installations, it's easy to tell when a unit has returned from a deployment - new cars abound on the roads as cash-flush service members enjoy the fruits of their labor.But many Soldiers and Airmen can get in over their heads with credit - and the overwhelmingly young demographic

Arctic Warrior, mixed martial arts fighter conquers first match

"Bap, bap." Punching mitts snapped back as Airman 1st Class Nojin "Ian" Park, 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron, warmed up with his coach, prior to his first Mixed Martial Arts fight at the Anchorage Sullivan Arena, Feb. 17.Park prepared his body for the Alaska Fighting Championship event,

Cobra Gold 2011: U.S. Army Alaska paratroopers land, train in Thailand

Thai paratroopers from the 3-31st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard and their counterparts, U.S. Army Alaska's 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), ended Cobra Gold 2011 with a rigorous three-day field exercise in the wilderness of Thailand, Feb. 14-17.The operation started with airborne

Medical group wins Air Force awards

When a loved one has to go to the hospital, everyone expects quality care.The heart monitor should work, the food should be nutritious, the staff concerned and well-trained.Patients and family members aren't in any mood to know how all this happens, but the behind-the-scenes work is critical.At the

Former NFL star brings message of hope to JBER

Former Heisman Trophy winner and professional football player Herschel Walker spoke to Airmen and Soldiers Tuesday, about the importance of seeking help when it comes to mental health issues.A spokesman for the Freedom Care Program, a specialized military treatment initiative, Walker has dealt

Word on the Street: What do you think of the Air Force Assistance Fund?

Alaska National Guard wins tournament for second year

The basketball sat on the rim for what seemed like an eternity, the crowd roaring with excitement, before the orange globe slipped off into the hands of an Alaska National Guard player who ran the length of the court for the last shot of the game.With 1.7 seconds left on the clock, John Gory, made

Arctic Warrior passes time as a member of the new generation of model railroad engineers

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Schumacher, 381st Intelligence Squadron, worked with the hands of a surgeon, Saturday, on a 1-to-87 H0-scale model train engine.Seated at the Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers' workbench at Matanuska Hall, Schumacher consulted with fellow club members on how best

Teams clash in broomball finals: Intelligence squadron sweeps past 3 Geronimo Soldiers

Slalom: Arctic Warriors glide through skiing event