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  • Reserve pilots drop JDAMs from upgraded F-22s

    During a recent Unit Training Assembly weekend Alaska Reserve pilots from the 302nd Fighter Squadron dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions from F-22s equipped with increment 3.2A, a software upgrade package."Performing this mission on a UTA is critical to readiness because it allows our unit to

  • Reserve CE Squadron Inactivates

    The 477th Civil Engineer Squadron marked the end of a long, storied history during an inactivation ceremony here June 8."This should be a moment of pride for members past and present," said Col. David Piffarerio, 477th Fighter Group commander and presiding officer for the inactivation. "You'll

  • Alaska Reservist reaches 1,000 F-22 flight hours

    Maj. Chad Newkirk, a Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 477th Fighter Group, is the eleventh pilot in Air Force history and fourth pilot in the 477th FG to reach 1,000 flight hours in the F-22 during a sortie here in April."I am thrilled and humbled to have made it to 1,000 hours in the Raptor" said

  • F-22 crew chiefs play NASCAR with hot pit refuels

    Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmy Johnson and Danica Patrick are some of the most recognizable names in the world of NASCAR - even among the most casual sports fans. Drivers are front and center after a win, and deservedly so. The critical work the pit crew performs, however, is sometimes lost

  • Air Force Reserve medical flight keeps members qualified

    Preventative health assessments are an annual chore for most, but for members of the 477th Aerospace Medicine Flight, they are a critical function that keeps members qualified to continue to contribute the Air Force mission."We make sure our Airmen are healthy down-range by taking care of them first

  • IT Self-help through the Virtual Enterprise Service Desk

    All unclassified computers on the Air Force network now have the VirtualEnterprise Service Desk - or vESD - application. The application empowers users to resolve minor information technologyissues on his or her own.  vESD assists users in resolving problems withe-mail, the AF network, hardware,

  • 477th AMXS welcomes new commander

    Maj. Jessica Pisano became the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony here on JBER, April 12.Pisano accepted the reins of leadership from Lt. Col. Timothy Pemberton who will move on to be the deputy chief of maintenance here in the 477th Fighter

  • Revitalized SAPR training urges Airmen to do their part

        "It's not your fault."477th Fighter Group Sexual Assault Response Coordinators Master Sgt. Jessica Mattice and Master Sgt. Bryan Vaughn had the crowd responding during a SAPR training course April 12.April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness month across the DOD, which embarked on a robust

  • Happy Birthday USAF Reserve

    April 14 will mark the 67th birthday of the U.S. Air Force Reserve which was formally established by President Harry S. Truman nearly seven decades ago.Since that time, reservists have provided combat ready forces to fly, fight and win across the globe, and the 477th Fighter Group here is no

  • 477th Fighter Group welcomes new commander

    Col. David Piffarerio became the 477th Fighter Group commander during a change of command ceremony here on JBER, Mar. 20.Piffarerio accepted the reins of leadership from Col. Tyler Otten who will move on to be the Mobilization Assistant to the 11th Air Force Commander here at Joint Base