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  • Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator.

    Defense Department Launches Retirement System Comparison Calculator

    The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) comparison calculator Tuesday, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course, will assist the nearly 1.7 million opt-in eligible service members and their families make an informed decision on whether or not to elect the new retirement system. The BRS goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
  • Hellion Raptor drivers receive a 1,000-hour patch for achieving that milestone in the F-22 Raptor.

    Citizen Airmen provide fifth-gen capability on a budget

    Citizen Airmen provide the nation with combat power at a reduced price with increased experience and greater longevity; and they’ve been doing it since the beginning of total force integration.
  • Air Force Col. David Piffarerio relinquished command of the 477th Fighter Group to Air Force Col. Christopher Ogren during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2016. The 477th Fighter Group is Alaska’s only Air Force Reserve unit, and Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22 associate unit.

    477th Fighter Group holds change of command

    Air Force Col. David Piffarerio relinquished command of the 477th Fighter Group to Air Force Col. Christopher Ogren during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2016. The 477th Fighter Group is Alaska’s only Air Force Reserve unit, and Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22 associate unit.
  • Members of the 477th Fighter Group participate in the Hero Games Litter Carry event. The Hero Games are a day-long friendly competition between the police, troopers, each military branch and the fire department that takes place in downtown Anchorage during the Summer Solstice Festival. The teams were challenged with events such as the obstacle course, a "rescue the cat" climb, litter carry, the bucket brigade and tricycle races. On the longest day of the year – summer solstice – Anchorage, Alaska, gets 22 hours of functional daylight. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Rhodora Maher)

    Arctic Reservists compete in Hero Games

  • Tech. Sgt. Kevin Norris, 477th Force Support Squadron, reviews the agenda for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation lunch June 4. Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, commander of Alaskan Command, was this year’s keynote speaker at the lunch held at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel. This event was the first of many during the Chamber of Commerce’s19th Annual Military Appreciation week that will conclude with a Military Appreciation Picnic June 8. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

    Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Lunch

  • Members of the 477th Fighter Group Development and Training Flight practice Drill and Ceremonies here May 20. The D&T flight stood up to teach Airmen the basics of Air Force customs and courtesies, Drill and Ceremony, and physical fitness prior to arrival at Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

    New Air Force Reserve Enlistee training ensures BMT success

    The 477th Fighter Group welcomed seven new Reserve enlistees during the May Unit Training Assembly weekend. These Airmen make up the Development and Training Flight, a new Air Force Reserve initiative which prepares enlistees for Basic Military Training by educating them on Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness

  • Active duty, Reserve tests combat readiness in exercise Polar Force 12-4

    The 3rd Wing launched more than a dozen aircraft Saturday morning as part of exercise Polar Force 12-4, an operational readiness exercise designed to test the unit's ability to deploy.The exercise is broken up into two parts; Phases 1 and 2. Phase 1 started Wednesday and ended Saturday.During an "O-R-E" a unit tests its ability to prepare Airmen

  • New guide helps Airmen, families navigate social media

    Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, Texas.The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force leaders. It highlights topics including using social
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