• Airmen continue cross-country domination

    Five teams from Elmendorf and Fort Richardson descended on Otter Lake July 17 for the third of four races in the Combat Cross-Country Series, with the same result as the first two races. Airmen from the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron took first place in the canoe and run event, just as they did in both

  • 525 EFS Raptors, pilots train with Kadena F-15s

    Two F-22 Raptors from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron returned here July 15 from Japan following training with F-15 Eagles at Kadena Air Base, Japan.The 525th EFS, deployed here from Elmendorf as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Packages in the Asia-Pacific region, was able

  • Tail end of the chain, tip of the sword: Eareckson AS

    Closer to Russia than to mainland Alaska, Shemya Island, has been home to U.S. military operations for 66 years despite the remote and harsh subarctic environment. Located on one of the westernmost islands in the Aleutian chain stretching from southwest Alaska, Shemya is a three and one-half-hour

  • Comedian tackles abuse

    Comedian Bernie McGrenahan visited here June 16 as a stop on his "Happy Hour" tour. McGrenahan has been making his way around the world visiting a multitude of military installations to talk about the risk of alcohol and drug abuse, sexual assault and harassment, and suicide prevention in a comedic

  • Arctic Warrior of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Makayla Incontro Arctic Warrior of the WeekOrganization and duty title: 525th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management Hometown: Kimmswick, Mo.Hobbies: I love to be outside when the weather is warm, read, and cook Mission contribution: I help ensure that all of the 525th FS