Tuskegee Airman laid to rest at Arlington

Family members, friends and fellow service members gathered Jan. 20 here to honor the life and contributions of an original Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, 90, a member of the 302nd Fighter Squadron during World War II, received full military honors including an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Fisher House opens on JBER

The Fisher House of Anchorage officially opened its doors Dec. 22 to family members of military patients. "The Alaska Fisher House is a compassionate-care facility located within walking distance of the (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson) hospital and the Veterans Affairs Center," said Air Force Lt.

477th FG commander announces Annual and Quarterly Award winners

During the January Unit Training Assembly Commanders Call Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander, announced the hard working Airmen who had been selected for 2011 Fourth Quarter and Annual awards.2011 Fourth Quarter Award WinnersAirman of the QuarterSenior Airman Marren D. Clay, 477th

Reserve Command announces new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. "We're looking forward to Chief Buckner coming on board and sharing her

The dos and don'ts of the political season

With the excitement of the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things Airmen must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with some sacrifice.Everyone

Reservists ‘deck the halls’ at VA hospital

Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshal tours an F-22

George Lucas film, Red Tails, premieres to Alaska Air Force Reserve audience

A select group of Reserve Airmen and Anchorage citizens were treated to an advanced screening of the new George Lucas film, Red Tails, about the famed Tuskegee Airmen at the Tikhatnu movie theater in Anchorage Dec. 15. The screening was offered to members of the 477th Fighter group because its

Stenner video message discusses budget, road ahead

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve, debuts a new quarterly video message this week. The commander talks about the current budget situation, the road ahead and concludes with a unit "shout-out." Click here to view the current

Snow storm a reminder of reporting protocol

There is no telling when Anchorage will be hit with the next large snowfall. When this happens, members must know base procedures during inclement weather. Base officials have three options when winter weather makes driving conditions hazardous for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.Mission essential