• Shields Assumes Command of U.S. Army Alaska

    Army Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett relinquished command of U.S. Army Alaska to Army Maj. Gen. Michael Shields in a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Pershing Parade Field, July 30.In remarks, reviewing officer Army Gen. Vincent Brooks, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general,

  • Spartan Paratroopers jump across the equator, into Talisman Saber

    Four hundred Spartan paratroopers traveled 15 hours non-stop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to jump into Australia's Shoalwater Bay Training Area, in Queensland, July 20. The airborne operation was one of this year's highlights in the biennial joint-combined exercise Talisman Saber.Deep in the

  • JBER families enjoy Otter Fest fun

    Military members and their families enjoyed a variety of free recreation activities during the inaugural Otter Fest at Otter Lake on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27.Otter Fest was organized and hosted by the JBER Outdoor Recreation Center. Adult competitive events included kayak

  • "Spirit of Tuskegee" adorns Alaska Reserve F-22 flagship

    An F-22 here has been transformed into the 477th Fighter Group flagship with the words "Spirit of Tuskegee" painted across the tail, a nod to the units Tuskegee Airmen heritage. "We are part of history. Whether we realize it or not, what we do on a day to day basis is writing the pages of history,"

  • 2-377th PFAR spouses try hands at Soldier skills

    As screams of excitement and fear filled the air, spouses of 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment Soldiers got a first-hand experience of what their spouses do on a daily basis during the unit's "G.I. Jane Day" July 17 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The events began with a

  • U.K. citizen raises funds for new Fisher House

    A young man by the name of Ollie Plunket recently decided to take a seven-month motorcycle ride for charity.The mission of this 18-year-old from Buckingham, England, was to help military members and their families get the care and support they need overseas. He was raising money for the newly built

  • Retired and active duty military members participate in annual Eco Challenge

    Hikers, runners, kayakers and bike riders started their day at 9 a.m. July 19 to participate in the Eco Challenge hosted here every year by the 673d Force Support Squadron.The Eco Challenge was created to boost morale and give participants an alternative to sitting on the couch, said Linda Neely,

  • Turkey Shoot: Bombs on target

    A team comprised of F-22s from the 525th Fighter Squadron, Intel personnel from the 517th Airlift Squadron, Command and Control from the 962nd AACS, and a C-17 crew from the 3rd OSS took first place in the annual Turkey Shoot competition here July 15-17. The Turkey Shoot competition provided an

  • F-22 Load Crew Competition

    The 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group held the quarterly F-22 load crew competition here July 12. Crews from the active duty 525th and 90th AMUs and the Reserve 477th AMXS participated. The 525th AMU load crew team placed first. To view the slideshow click here.