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  • Armed Services YMCA of Alaska 32nd Annual Salute to the Military

    On Friday, February 20th, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska hosted its 32nd Annual Salute to the Military at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The Salute to the Military promotes awareness of military performance and service through the combined efforts of the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska and the

  • First Reenlistment in New Headquarters Building

    Senior Master Sgt. Tim Zellar, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron reenlisted Feb. 17. He was the first Reservist to reenlist in the new 477th Fighter Group Headquarters.  The building is scheduled to be complete by Sept. 2009. "I was thrilled to be able to enlist in our new headquarters. Being a

  • Cub Scouts Tour 477th Fighter Group

    Col Eric Overturf, 477th Fighter Group Commander, briefed Cub Scouts from Den #1 of Pack 227 on Feb 12. There were 20 scouts that were ages 6-10 years old. Col Overturf talked about gear an F-22A Raptor pilot needs when they fly and gave the boys a walk-around tour of an F-22.Mr. John Wanamaker,

  • February Promotions and Newcomers

     The following Airmen assigned to the 477th Fighter Group were promoted in February:Senior Airman Jamie Haines 477th Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Reid McKinnon477th Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Andrew Broome477th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. Kanya Briner477th Force Support

  • Arctic Reserve Deploys To Guam To Support 3rd Wing

    The 477th Fighter Group, Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit, deployed six maintainers and two weapons loaders to Anderson Air Base, Guam.  They deployed in support of.the 3rd Wing's theater security package supporting U.S. Pacific Command objectives in the Western Pacific, Friday,

  • Arctic Warriors Support Arctic Reserve

    Total Force was in full swing here last weekend with active duty members and Reservists working side by side to complete the mission. Airmen from the 3rd Wing Legal Office and Dental Squadron volunteered their services to help the 477th Fighter Group. They worked with Reserve Airmen to complete

  • Arctic Reserve Celebrates One Year!

    Happy Birthday 477th Fighter Group! It's been one year since the Air Force Reserve activated its first F-22 associate unit here and the Arctic Reserve has already reached Initial Operational Capability. "A year ago the 477th Fighter Group at Elmendorf didn't exist," recalls Col. Eric Overturf, 477th

  • Arctic civil engineers prepare to deploy

    The 477th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in field exercises at Camp Mad Bull October 2-5. The four day bivouac included intensive field training designed to prepare the Airmen for their upcoming deployment. This will be the first deployment for the squadron since World War II. During the