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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Members of the 477th Fighter Group cheer after an Aces goal during the Alaska Aces hockey game March 14. The Alaska Aces sponsored a night full of 477 FG events. They displayed videos and photos on the Aces jumbo screen and gave free tickets to 477 FG Reservists. The 477th Fighter Group is Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit and the first Reserve flying unit based in the Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rhiannon Willard)

    Alaska Aces Host 477th Fighter Group

    The Alaska Aces, the Anchorage professional hockey team, showed their support of the Air Force Reserve Saturday, March 14 by hosting the 477th Fighter Group, the Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit and the first Reserve flying unit based in the Pacific theater of operations.The men and women of the 477 FG are dedicated to their
  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Jorge Mendoza, 477th Force Support Squadron, throws a punch during his debut fight at the Anchorage Thursday Night Fights Event March 12. The 477 FSS is assigned to the 477th Fighter Group. The 477 FG is a Classic Associate Air Force Reserve unit responsible for recruiting, training, developing and retaining unrivaled Citizen Airmen. (Courtesy Photo)

    Arctic Reservist Boxes in Local Fight Night

    Staff Sgt. Jorge "The Hellion" Mendoza, 477th Force Support Squadron, competed in his debut fight at the Anchorage Thursday Night at the Fights event on March 12. Sgt. Mendoza, 44, last boxed when he was stationed in Panama in 1998 while on active duty. While in Panama he had the opportunity to train with a member and coach of the Air Force Boxing

  • March Promotions and Newcomers

    PROMOTIONS To Staff Sgt. - Holly Carroll, 477 AMXS Latoya Alloway, 477 AMDF To Tech. Sgt. - Rhiannon Willard, 477 FG Joy Hopson, 477 FG Adam Murtishaw, 477 AMXS Donald West, 477 MXS NEWCOMERS Staff Sgt. Brady Stott, 477 MXS Staff Sgt. Brian Pugatch, 477 AMXS Staff Sgt. Klickatat Clark, 477 AMXS Staff Sgt. Stephen Ball, 477 CES AB Kortez Brown, 477
  • ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Members of the 477th Civil Engineer Squadron stack A-Bags in a vehicle as the unit leaves for their deployment Monday night. This is the first deployment for the 477 CES since World War II. They are the only Air Force Reserve Civil Engineer Squadron in Alaska and are assigned to the 477th Fighter Group. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Rhiannon Willard)

    477th Civil Engineer Squadron Deploys to Iraq

    Turn off the lights, close the door and secure the building. The 477th Civil Engineer Squadron did just that Monday night as 28 members left for a six-month tour to Iraq in support of the war efforts. This was the first group to leave and six additional members will leave later next week. "We have made this happen as a team. For many of you this
  • ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Tech. Sgt. Ryan Dillon, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron, is the 477th Fighter Group monthly Arctic Reservist Feature. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Rhiannon Willard)

    March Arctic Reservist Feature

    Arctic Reservist and Warrior of the Week 1. Rank, full name: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Dillon 2. Organization and duty title: 477th Civil Engineer Squadron: Power Production Craftsman 3. Hometown: Anchorage, AK 4. Hobbies: Skiing, biking, taking the dog for hikes 5. How do you contribute to the Total Force mission: Deploying in support the AEF 6. What is the
  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Members of the 477th Fighter Group push Staff Sgt. Holly Carroll, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during "Outhouse Race" in the Anchorage, Alaska Fur Rondy celebration on February 28. Although the "Raptor Crapper" did not place amongst the winners, it was given the "Cleanest Outhouse" award. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Rhiannon Willard)

    Anchorage Fur Rendezvous 2009

    Rondy is a 74-year tradition in Anchorage and a 10-day celebration of life in Alaska! The 2009 Fur Rondy runs from February 28 - March 8. Only in Anchorage, Alaska will you find the streets covered with snow for the World Championship Sled Dog Races, the Rondy Running of the Reindeer, and more awesome events! Downtown Anchorage comes alive with
  • ELMENDORF AFB, Alaska -- Tech. Sgt. Ryan Dillon, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron, was named 2008 Armed Services YMCA Reservist of the Year. Sgt. Dillon is a Power Production Craftsman and is deploying to Iraq with the 477 CES in the upcoming weeks. Sgt. Dillon had the opportunity to meet with military, state and national leaders during the 32nd Annual Salute to the Military banquet. (US Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

    Armed Services YMCA of Alaska 32nd Annual Salute to the Military

    On Friday, February 20th, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska hosted its 32nd Annual Salute to the Military at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The Salute to the Military promotes awareness of military performance and service through the combined efforts of the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska and the Anchorage community. This sold-out banquet event hosted
  • ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Master Sgt. Tim Zellar, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron reenlists Feb. 17. Sgt. Zellar is the first Reservist to reenlist in the new 477th Fighter Group Headquarters. The building is scheduled to be complete by Sept. 2009. When complete the headquarters will house approximately 425 Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reservists. The 477 FG is a Classic Associate unit responsible for recruiting, training, developing and retaining unrivaled Citizen Airmen. (US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Rhiannon Willard)

    First Reenlistment in New Headquarters Building

    Senior Master Sgt. Tim Zellar, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron reenlisted Feb. 17. He was the first Reservist to reenlist in the new 477th Fighter Group Headquarters.  The building is scheduled to be complete by Sept. 2009. "I was thrilled to be able to enlist in our new headquarters. Being a structures guy, I thought it was only fitting," said Sgt.
  • ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Col Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group Commander, poses with 20 Cub Scouts (ages 6-10 years) from Den #1 of Pack 227. Col Overturf briefed the scouts about gear an F-22A Raptor pilot needs when they fly and gave a walk-around tour of the F-22. The 477th Fighter Group is Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit and the first Reserve flying unit based in the Pacific theater of operations. (US Air Force Photo by Capt Lisa Reaver)

    Cub Scouts Tour 477th Fighter Group

    Col Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group Commander, briefed Cub Scouts from Den #1 of Pack 227 on Feb 12. There were 20 scouts that were ages 6-10 years old. Col Overturf talked about gear an F-22A Raptor pilot needs when they fly and gave the boys a walk-around tour of an F-22.Mr. John Wanamaker, 477th Fighter Group Honorary Commander, listened in

  • February Promotions and Newcomers

     The following Airmen assigned to the 477th Fighter Group were promoted in February:Senior Airman Jamie Haines 477th Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Reid McKinnon477th Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Andrew Broome477th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. Kanya Briner477th Force Support Squadron NewcomersThe following members were recently
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