• JBER Soldiers trade wings with Aussies

    Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, and the Australian Army participated in a parachute badge exchange ceremony on Pershing Field on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson July 15. The ceremony was done to show JBER Soldiers performed and met the

  • From Staff Sgt. to Stormtrooper: A sergeant’s creative way to volunteer

    In a galaxy not so far away, there is a special room in a children's hospital filled with children of all ages. Today, they have looks of excitement on their faces. Today, they get to meet Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers. The children's faces light up as more costumed volunteers walk in dressed

  • Airman earns AF-level award

    "Your life is our business/Last to let you down," is the motto by which every Airman in Aircrew Flight Equipment lives. Their job is to keep pilots supplied and ready for each mission.The AFE award is an annual Air Force-level award program, recognizing Airmen who achieve outstanding accomplishments

  • Reserve F-22 UTA flying

    F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing fly over Alaska during the Reserve Unit Training Assembly weekend July 13. The Raptors were flown by Reserve pilots assigned to the 302nd Fighter Squadron during the 477th Fighter Groups monthly training weekend. During the week the 477th Fighter Group, Alaska's

  • Civilian furloughs reduce services at 477th FG

    Air Force Reserve personnel assigned to the 477th Fighter Group will soon see a reduction in available services during upcoming required furloughs as a result of Congressionally-mandated sequestration cuts. The 477th Fighter Group has scheduled the furlough dates for Fridays starting with July 12,

  • EOD Airman recognized for courage

    On a bright sunny day, many people may think it's a good opportunity to go outside and enjoy Alaska's great outdoors. According to Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Adrian that means it offers an opportunity to defuse bombs.Adrian, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight, grew up

  • Spartan Brigade Infantryman is USARPAC’s ‘Best Warrior’ NCO

    The Army's Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer in the Pacific Command lives and works in Alaska.Army Staff Sgt. De Gosh Reed, an infantryman team leader with the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, won best

  • A final farwell to the Band of The Pacific

    In late May, Air Force Band of the Pacific members packed their bags and said farewell to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The Band of the Pacific provided musical support from their rock, jazz and ceremonial orchestra groups to civilians and military members on and off JBER for many events, such as

  • MEPS enlistment ceremony room dedicated to Soldier

    In a solemn ceremony June 20, the men and women of the Anchorage Military Entrance Processing Station paid homage to Sgt. Daniel E. Woodcock by dedicating the Ceremony Room in his name. During his second deployment, Woodcock died in Ad Dawr, Iraq March 11, 2007 of wounds suffered from a building