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  • Scott Gration, U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and father of Maj. Jonathan Gration, presents Solar Cookers to the women of Abu Shouk IDP camp in Sudan. Maj. Gration, a pilot assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, raised money to donate 125 Solar Cookers to the women of the camp. (Courtesy Photo)

    Reserve, Active Duty couple complete African service projects

    Taking a trip during a summer vacation to visit the town where you parents grew up is not all that unusual. For Maj. Jonathan Gration, an active duty pilot assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, and Capt. Julie Gration, a Reservist assigned to the 477th Fighter Group, the trip took them across the world and gave them an opportunity to give back to
  • Col. Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group commander, releases an American Bald back into the wild, Aug. 15. (Courtesy Photo)

    477th Fighter Group takes flight

    The 477th Fighter Group men and women, Arctic Reservists, showed they were ready to take flight as a relatively new unit during their annual picnic Aug. 15, by releasing an American Bald Eagle back into the wild. The release is symbolic of the unit's growth since it's stand-up in 2007, said Col. Eric Overturf, 477th FG commander."Although we are a
  • Maj. Chad Feucht, a Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 477th Fighter Group, gathers information prior to a step briefing during Red Flag Alaska 10-4. In his civilian job Major Feucht is Lockheed-Martin’s lead F-22 mission support software engineer for the 3rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force/Capt. Ashley Conner)

    Reserve pilot pulls double duty during Red Flag

    Any pilot flying sorties during Red Flag-Alaska can expect long days filled with mission planning, and pre and post flight briefings.Maj. Chad Feucht, 302nd Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot, is fulfilling his Reserve flying commitment during the realistic 10-day air combat training exercise, but is also working his civilian job as the 3rd Wing's lead
  • Jose Garza competes in a Marine Corps Marathon. (Courtesy Photo)

    Reservist represents PACAF during Air Force Marathon

    A Reservist assigned to the 477th Fighter Group was selected along with three others to represent Pacific Air Forces during the Air Force Marathon September 18. "I was pretty excited to be selected," said Staff Sgt. Jose Garza, 477th Maintenance Squadron low observable technician. "But I would have run in (the Air Force marathon) either way."
  • Photos of Capt. Jeffrey Hill and his family adorned the tables in the reception center at Change Point Church in Anchorage, Alaska during his memorial service August 4. Captain Hill was one of four crewmembers that perished in the C-17 crash on Elmendorf AFB July 28. Lt. Col. Hubie Hegtvedt, 302nd Fighter Squadron commander a Reserve squadron under the 477th Fighter Group, along with three other pilots from the 525th Fighter Squadron flew an F-22 missing man formation before the memorial service began. (Air Force Photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

    Reservist honors fallen C-17 pilot

  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska – Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, commander of Alaskan Command, briefed Junior Officer Leadership Development Course attendees here July 11. The 477th Fighter Group hosted the JOLD Course here July 8-11. The course was attended by 28 active duty, Reserve and National Guard officers from bases throughout the Air Force. The theme for the conference, which focused on joint operations, Alaska’s strategic location and supporting the Pacific theater was “Joint Force on Top of the World”.

    477th Fighter Group hosts JOLD conference

  • Airman 1st Class Adam Morehead, 3rd Wing Maintenance Squadron, and Air Force Lt. Col. David Piffarerio, 302nd Fighter Squadron, get ready to launch during Red Flag-Alaska July 30, 2009. Airmen belonging to the 477th Fighter Group functionally integrate into elements of 3rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cary McPartlin)

    A guided tour of Elmendorf’s 477th Fighter Group

    "The Air Force is already recognizing the benefits of using all of its resources from the Reserve, Guard and regular components as it increasingly relies on Reservists to support operational missions throughout the world. Moreover, the Air Force is encouraging the Reserve and Guard to integrate more fully with the regular Air Force in a whole host
  • Members of the 477th Fighter Group from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The group won the Power and Vigilance Award recognizing them as the top unit in all of Tenth Air Force. This is substantial recognition for the small group who competed against much larger and more established wings for the honor. During the award period, Reserve Airmen from the 477th filled key positions in the active duty structure, planned F-22 deployments and participated in multiple intercepts of Russian bomber aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

    477th Fighter Group Named Best in 10th Air Force

    The 477th Fighter Group made history this week when the first Power and Vigilance Award winner was announced. The 477th FG took "the bull by the horns" and proclaimed top unit honors for all of Tenth Air Force. This award, sponsored by the Fort Worth Air Power Council/Foundation, was created to honor those who go above and beyond just getting the
  • Lt. Col. Hillyer, Commander, 477th Fighter Group congratulates Staff Sgt. Joel Ainsworth on his enlistment in the Air Force Reserve. Staff Sgt. Ainsworth enlisted as Traditional Reservist to become the 477th FG's only Paralegal Assistant. Traditional Reservists are Citizen Airmen who serve one weekend a month, two weeks a year. Currently there are approximately 240 people assigned to the 477th Fighter Group. Recruiting efforts are on-going to achieve their goal to have 425 Citizen Airmen by 2012. The 477th Fighter Group is Air Force Reserve command's first F-22 Raptor unit and the first Reserve flying unit based in the Pacific theater of operations. The Group is a Classic Associate unit responsible for recruiting, training, developing and retaining Citizen Airmen to support Expeditionary Air Force mission requirements. (Air Force Photo/Maj. Cary McPartlin)

    477th Fighter Group Enlists Most Airmen Ever in Unit History

    Air Force Reserve Command's 477th Fighter Group hosted the largest enlistment ceremony in the unit's history today. Lt. Col. John Hillyer, Commander, 477th Fighter Group, Elmendorf Air Force Base administered the official Oath of Enlistment to seven new recruits in front of the Air Force's newest fighter, the F-22 Raptor. The recruits are from
  • A member of the 477th Fighter Group Aeromedical Flight prepares a CPR dummy prior to annual training for group Reserve members during their October drill weekend. Drill weekends provide an opportunity for Reservists to hone their skills, including life-saving CPR, to prepare for Air Force missions around the world. (Air Force Photo/Maj. Cary McPartlin)

    477th Fighter Group Reservist Prepares for CPR Tratining

    A member of the 477th Fighter Group Aeromedical Flight prepares a CPR dummy prior to annual training for group Reserve members during their October drill weekend. Drill weekends provide an opportunity for Reservists to hone their skills, including life-saving CPR, to prepare for Air Force missions around the world.
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