Ensuring service members and their families know that their sacrifices are appreciated

Actor and musician Gary Sinise paid his second visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to give back to those who serve through a free Lt. Dan Band concert June 22."We're back at JBER to play for our military folks up here, service members and their families," the actor said. "We were here in

Service members compete against firefighters, police at downtown Anchorage's Summer Solstice Festival

Active-duty Army and Air Force members, along with members of the Anchorage Police Department, fire department, state troopers and other branches of service participated in the Hero Games, held in downtown Anchorage Saturday."This is the Hero Games for the Solstice Festival," said Air Force Capt.

Arctic Reservists compete in Hero Games

F-22s fly first sorties in multi-national Red Flag-Alaska exercise

Airmen of the 525th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, and its associate Air Force Reserve unit, the 302nd Fighter Squadron flew the F-22 Raptor in its first Multi-national Red Flag-Alaska exercise, June 6-22.This is the first time F-22s have participated in a Tier 2 or multi-national Red Flag-Alaska.The

Rescue volunteer surmounted tough week to rescue plane crash victim

The Talkeetna Theater was brim full as Airmen drifted in for the Commanders Call, a summons to hear a message from the base commander. Camera crews and news anchors floated around two distinct figures outside. An Airman in full service dress, his uniform deep blue, stood firm against the wave of

JBER Airman faces charges in slaying of fellow service member

Airman 1st Class James Thomas of the 703d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was indicted June 15 on 11 charges including murder, evidence-tampering and obstruction of justice.According to a Tuesday court filing in Anchorage, an autopsy found Senior Airman Clinton

Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska

Japanese and American forces have once again joined their training operations during Red Flag-Alaska at JBER. "This is my first time in Alaska," said Japanese Air Self Defense Force Col. Kiyoka Tomita, Red Flag detachment commander and native of Aichi, Japan. "I have visited America several times to

Service members, civilians play medieval war in Anchorage park

Like a scene out of the movie Braveheart, troops stand in two lines, facing each other and separated only by a vast field of grass. All carry weapons of some kind, whether swords or shields, knives or daggers. A few carry bows and arrows or crossbows. Many wear various leather and metal armor. All

JBER Airman faces charges in slaying of fellow service member

Airman 1st Class James Thomas of the 703d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was indicted June 15 on 11 charges including murder, evidence-tampering and obstruction of justice.In a Tuesday court filing in Anchorage, an autopsy found Senior Airman Clinton Reeves,

BLACKFOOT PARATROOPERS support post-blast analysis