• 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

  • 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

  • Central Middle School shows military appreciation

    With his red hair styled into a mischievous peak, Central Middle School of Science Orchestra member 14-year-old Paul Lindemuth delicately raised his bow to a prone, cherry-colored cello, prompting violinists Emily Decker, 14, and Samathna Paskvan, 13, to join him in an instrumental rendition of "The

  • Guardsmen help make history in rugby competition

    Alaska National Guardsmen had a rare opportunity to be a part of the first Alaska National Guard sponsored rugby team to compete in a worldwide tournament hosted at the Sam Boyd Stadium Complex in Las Vegas Feb. 10-12. The team, also known as the Alaska Maulers, consists of Alaska National

  • Arctic Warriors help inspire new generation of aviators

    By Airman 1st Class Jack SandersJBER PAOVolunteers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson spent their weekend helping inspire children from local school districts to get involved in aviation.Volunteers participated in the Build-a-Plane program at Begich Middle School. The program is designed to help

  • Skater youth rip at Teen Center

    From free spirits and mohawks to grunge and graffiti, skateboarding has evolved precipitously through the years. It has not always had a positive name and is still prohibited in many areas, but this non-traditional sport still remains as popular as it was 50 years ago. Skateboarding was developed to

  • Aurora military housing utility allowance changes

    Starting in January, the utility allowance was adjusted for all phase I (Sunflower - those units on Fairchild Ave., Dallas, Silver Run and Chugach housing areas) metered housing units to reflect a 16.5 percent increase in electricity and 4.5 increase in natural gas rates Aurora pays to the