477th Fighter Group

May 23, 2023
302d Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor unit led Northern Edge 23-1

This year the role of lead F-22 Raptor unit for the Northern Edge 23-1 went to the 302d Fighter Squadron, the Air Force Reserve F-22 squadron, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The 302d Fighter Squadron is part of the 477th Fighter Group and has a long history of air dominance to include
May 7, 2023
477th Reserve – Leading the Way in Alaska and the USAF

The 477th Fighter Group continues to pave the way for military progress in Alaska. The Air Force reserve, 477th Fighter Group has a special relationship with the active-duty members of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). “The Air Force Reserve and 477th Fighter Group are critical components in
May 6, 2023
Col. Brian Budde Assumes Command of 477th Fighter Group

Major General Bryan R. Radliff, 10th Air Force commander presided as Col. Jonathan Gration Jr. relinquished command to Col. Brian “Notcho” Budde, at 1477, 3:17 pm, on May 5, 2023.Change of command ceremonies allow subordinates to witness the formal change of responsibility of the unit from one
April 26, 2023
477th Maintainers Support & Train with Hawaii Air National Guard

“Bringing our maintainers to Hawaii is a great opportunity to share best practices and crosstalk with our Guard counterparts," said Maj. Karen Johnson, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander. “We are able to practice our readiness requirements and work with our PACAF teammates to ensure we
Jan. 18, 2023
Citizen Airman, Citizen Firefighter

Kaitlyn Lawton enlisted in the Air Force as an Airman 1st Class in 2011 as an aircraft armaments systems technician, loading bombs and missiles on F-22 Raptors. She began her family shortly thereafter, and had two boys, Jayden and Ethan.Her drive to become a firefighter began when three little
Jan. 17, 2023
PACAF command team visits JBER, ‘“Front Lines’” of Indo-Pacific theater

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, and their spouses visited the installation Jan. 4-6, 2023.The command team holds a combined 22 years of experience in Alaska, spending 12 assignments in the state between them.
Jan. 7, 2023
AFRC Commander Kicks off 2023 Road Show in Alaska

The commander of Air Force Reserve Command kicked off his 2023 command road show here with a Jan 6-7 visit to the 477th Fighter Group, an associate unit that flies and maintains the F-22A Raptor fighter jet alongside active duty Airmen.
Nov. 22, 2022
A beacon of hope: How one Air Force chaplain remains hopeful amidst the Russian-Ukraine invasion

Volkovinsky said he is proud to be a part of a mission that directly supports his loved ones and the Ukrainian people. He remains a beacon of hope and holds strong to his belief that brighter days are to come for his family in Ukraine.
Nov. 18, 2022
3rd Munitions Squadron conducts Arctic Warrior, tests ACE/MCA concepts

The 3rd Munitions Squadron developed effective practices to establish a method of building and transporting munitions in support of Agile Combat Employment while employing multi-capable Airmen during the Arctic Warrior exercise Nov. 15 -16.
Oct. 3, 2022
Air Force introduces new, foundational Ready Airman Training program

Ready Airman Training will prepare Airmen to develop and demonstrate the mindset required to support the Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, deployment model.

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