• Computer-assisted surgery a cutting-edge technology

    The sharp whine of a saw fills the room as a surgeon prepares to do his job. The surgeon prepares to make an incision, yet instead of looking at the patient, he looks to the computer screen next to the operating table. He plans the procedure by what he sees on the screen."The 673d Surgical

  • Spartan Soldier snags spot on All-Army team

    Spc. Jeremy Durgin, a human resources specialist with the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, was selected to represent the Spartan Brigade and JBER as a boxer in the beginning of March at the All-Army Boxing team's camp in Fort

  • AHEAD OF THE PACK: Air Force Reservist is roller derby jammer

    Suspended on eight urethane wheels, Senior Airman Kendall Nielsen rocketed down the roller derby track straight, bound for a stormy beehive of shoving skaters known colloquially as "the pack." Four of those skaters belonged to Nielsen's team and were focused on helping her through. The other four

  • Reserve Raptor pilots take flight

    Raptors assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska land during the Reserve Unit Training Assembly weekend March 9. 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

  • Reserve Security Forces Unit Conducts Pepper Spray Training

    Members of the Air Force Reserve 477th Security Forces Squadron conducted a training session testing their skills after being hit with some pepper spray "Oleoresin Capsicum," during the Reserve Unit Training Assembly weekend March 10. The 477th SFS recently stood up as a part of the 477th Fighter

  • JBER Airmen keep own, military dogs’ skills sharp

    Loud barks could be heard yards away as 673d Security Forces Squadron dog handlers prepared their assigned dogs for standard dog training at the Eagleglen golf course on JBER."Certain requirements are levied when it comes to qualifying as a military dog-handler," said Tech Sgt. Scott Heise, 673d

  • Alaska Reserve unit stands up Security Forces Squadron

    The 477th Security Forces Flight reached a new milestone when it transitioned to a squadron under the 477th Fighter Group here March 1. Once the squadron reaches fully operational capability in 2015 the squadron will deploy as a unit. Until then they will be supporting their active duty counterparts

  • JBER Soldier named Army’s Female Athlete of the Year

    Army Sgt. Ashley A. Walker, a military police officer with the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, is the Army's Female Athlete of the Year for 2012.Walker earned the award for her talent and athleticism as a player on the 2012 All-Army

  • Don’t fall victim to online ‘sextortion’ scams

    Cyber crimes are a fairly new but very real threat.Internet crimes such as phishing, spamming, cyber terrorism, cyber bullying, online identity theft and cyber stalking have been constant concerns on the DoD's agenda.But early in 2013, it was brought to the military's attention that cybersex