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  • Alaska Reserve unit devotes day to sexual assault prevention

    The 477th Fighter Group held a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response stand-down day for all of the group members during the Unit Training Assembly here July 13.The purpose of the SAPR stand-down was to educate our unit on how perpetrators operate and how the Air Force members can help prevent

  • Alaska Reservist saves Airman's arm after ATV rollover

    The swift actions of an Airman during an ATV accident saved the limb and probably the life of a fellow Airman. Airman 1st Class Makayla Conant, 477th Security Forces Squadron, was the passenger in a Razor ATV being driven by fellow Security Forces member, Staff Sgt. Philip Strumsky, when the ATV

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

    Maj. Jonathan Gration, Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 302nd Fighter Squadron, is the fourth pilot to reach 1,000 flight hours in the F-22 during a sortie here July 3."This flight is not only a milestone for me, but for the Raptor community as well," said Gration. "It's a testament to how far

  • Red Tail Review: June edition online!

    The June 2014 edition of the Red Tail Review is online and ready to view, Click HERE!This edition includes:Commanders CommentsAlaska Air Force Reserve F-22 unit flies milestone sortieFighter Group HighlightsNews Briefsas well as some photos from the May UTA!

  • June issue of Citizen Airman online

    The June issue of Citizen Airman magazine is now available. The cover story spotlights the new mission of the 69th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to train future pilots of the F-35 Lightning II. The issue also includes stories on team wellness, the Yellow Ribbon Program, the

  • Wingman Toolkit supports Critical Days of Summer campaign

    Air Force Reserve Command's Wingman Toolkit is partnering with the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, to highlight the 2014 Critical Days of Summer campaign.The annual campaign runs from May 23 to Sept. 2 and focuses on risk management for all summer activities - on and off duty.

  • Reserve F-22 pilots fill integral role during Red Flag Alaska 14-1

    Red Flag Alaska 14-1 kicked off Monday with a Reserve F-22 pilot leading the entire strike force as an exercise mission commander. "As mission commander I am responsible for coordinating the efforts of each individual package," said Maj. Shane Bohlman, 302nd Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot. "This

  • Alaska Air Force Reserve F-22 unit flies milestone sortie

    F-22 pilots from the 477th Fighter Group, Alaska's only Air Force Reserve unit, made history during the Unit Training Assembly weekend May 3. With a combined total of 4000 flight hours, Col. David Piffarerio, Majs. Jonathan Gration, Ryan Pelkola and Chad Newkirk flew the most experienced four-ship