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3rd Wing Annual Awards 2017

Donald W. Sheppard, a retired Air Force Major General (middle), visits the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 20, 2017. Sheppard, a pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, and 247 combat missions during the Vietnam War, spoke about his experiences in the Air Force and provided insight into how the military can keep improving.
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3rd Wing gets new commander

Col. John K. McMullen accepts command of the 3rd Wing from Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins during a change of command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
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3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

Spouses from the 3rd Wing approach the Air Traffic Control tower during an immersion tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. ATC Airmen man the tower 24 hours a day to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our pilots. These Airmen can juggle coordinating upwards of 10 aircraft at a time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)
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3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Munitions Squadron demonstrate their bomb building capabilities during a 3rd Wing immersion tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. Airmen from the 3rd MUNS primarily build bombs for the F-22 Raptors on the installation, but they work with 11 total different bombs and variants, allowing them to maintain their lethality while deployed or on temporary duty assignments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)
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3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons, the 3rd Wing commander, stands with 3rd Wing spouses next to a running F-22 Raptor engine during an immersion tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. The tour included a stop at the hush house, a noise-suppressed facility used to test aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)
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3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Whitman, a 3rd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, briefs 3rd Wing spouses during an immersion tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. Whitman discussed the equipment her team provides to pilots to help them overcome any challenges they may face while airborne. Helmets, parachutes, and survival kits are among the many items under AFE technicians’ responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)
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3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

Spouses from the 3rd Wing receive a briefing on the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System during an immersion tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. The E-3 Sentry holds an advanced surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform, providing an accurate picture of the battlespace. This includes both aircraft and naval vessels, friendly and enemy, providing critical information for battle management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, stays parked on the flightline during exercise Croix du Sud at the Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 26. Exercise Croix du Sud 25 is a joint and multinational flying training exercise organized and led by the New Caledonian Armed Forces. Multinational exercises like Croix du Sud 25 increase the armed forces’ ability to work together across the military spectrum to respond to crises, support the local population, and accomplish the mission. Joint and multilateral exercises strengthen relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences and tough, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Beyette, a loadmaster assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, straps in cargo in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Croix du Sud at the Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 26. Loadmasters are responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles, and people on a variety of aircraft. Their duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo, and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Hernandez, a loadmaster assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, preps cargo in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Croix du Sud at the Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 26. Loadmasters are responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles, and people on a variety of aircraft. Their duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo, and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Wueist, a pilot assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, makes final preparations before starting engines in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Croix du Sud at the Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 26. Multinational exercises like Croix du Sud 25 increase the armed forces’ ability to work together across the military spectrum to respond to crises, support the local population, and accomplish the mission. Joint and multilateral exercises strengthen relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences and tough, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Beyette, a loadmaster assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, waits for a cargo drop in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Croix du Sud over Wallis and Futuna, April 29. Loadmasters are responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles, and people on a variety of aircraft. Their duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo, and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

Cargo gets released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for an airdrop during exercise Croix du Sud over Wallis and Futuna, April 29. Multinational exercises like Croix du Sud 25 increase the armed forces’ ability to work together across the military spectrum to respond to crises, support the local population, and accomplish the mission. Joint and multilateral exercises strengthen relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences and tough, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Gumaer, an aircraft maintainer, left, and Staff Sgt. Andrea Beyette, a loadmaster, both assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, take in the view of the ocean on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III for an airdrop during exercise Croix du Sud over Wallis and Futuna, April 29. Multinational exercises like Croix du Sud 25 increase the armed forces’ ability to work together across the military spectrum to respond to crises, support the local population, and accomplish the mission. Joint and multilateral exercises strengthen relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences and tough, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing participates in exercise Croix du Sud

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Mark Meyeraan, officer in charge of aircraft maintenance assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, throws up a shaka while operating under a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Croix du Sud at the Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 26. Multinational exercises like Croix du Sud 25 increase the armed forces’ ability to work together across the military spectrum to respond to crises, support the local population, and accomplish the mission. Joint and multilateral exercises strengthen relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences and tough, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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3rd Wing to transfer leadership from Niemi to Davis

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Niemi, 3rd Wing commander, prepares for his fini flight in an F-22 Raptor, July 19, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
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40th Annual Salute to the Military

Bill Walker(right), governor of Alaska, mingles during the social hour at the ASYMCA’s 40th annual Salute to the Military at the Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2017. Since the Navy League’s conception of the ASYMCA in 1977, the program has annually honored all branches of service and has become the longest-running annual event hosted by a non-profit organization.
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40th Annual Salute to the Military

A crowd of people listen to hostess Sarah Riffer make an announcement during the social hour at the ASYMCA’s 40th annual Salute to the Military at the Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2017. Since the Navy League’s conception of the ASYMCA in 1977, the program has annually honored all branches of service and has become the longest-running annual event hosted by a non-profit organization.
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40th Annual Salute to the Military

Hostess Sarah Riffer (left) presents a letter of thanks to Alaska Sen. Mia Costello (right) during the social hour at the ASYMCA’s 40th annual Salute to the Military at the Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2017. Since the Navy League’s conception of the ASYMCA in 1977, the program has annually honored all branches of service and has become the longest-running annual event hosted by a non-profit organization.
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40th Annual Salute to the Military

An individual photographs U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski during the social hour at the ASYMCA’s 40th annual Salute to the Military at the Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2017. Since the Navy League’s conception of the ASYMCA in 1977, the program has annually honored all branches of service and has become the longest-running annual event hosted by a non-profit organization.
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