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Turkey shoot

Staff Sgt. Adam Ducharme, a member of the 477th AMXS Weapons Section looks over an AIM-9 during his evaluated load for the 3rd Wings Turkey Shoot July 18. Ducharme is part of a three man team responsible for the loading of all weapons on the F-22 Raptor. (U. S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

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Turkey Shoot

Lt. Col. Chad Feucht, a Reserve F-22 pilot assigned to the 477th Fighter Group conducts final checks on his flight equipment July 18. Feucht is part of the first Reserve four ship taking part in the 3rd Wings Turkey Shoot here. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

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Turkey Shoot

Maj. Brian Budde, a Reserve F-22 pilot from the 302nd Fighter Squadron looks over the aircraft forms and his mission charts prior to taking flight during the 3rd Wings Turkey Shoot July 18. Budde was awarded the top F-22 Flight Leader award during the three day competition. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

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Hostage visit

During a visit to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, Katherine Hostage, wife of U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage commander of Air Combat Command, met with active duty and reserve wives of F-22 pilots July 17, 2012. Other stops on the tour included the Warrior Transition Unit, Fisher House, Child Development Center and the Education center. From left Caryse Harrell, wife of Col. Thomas Harrell, 673rd Medical Group commander, Mary Smith, wife of Col. Dirk Smith, 3rd Wing commander, Katherine Hostage, wife of Gen. Mike Hostage commander of Air Combat Command, and Cinde Hoog, wife of Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, commander, Alaska Command. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ashley Conner/Released)

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ISAF Airmen coined

Master Sgt. Chadrick Anderson received a 4-star coin from Gen. John R. Allen, COMISAF, for his support during President Obama's visit to Afghanistan. Anderson is a Reservist deployed to Afghanistan from the 477th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (Courtesy Photo))

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Bakner Baseball

Capt. Brett Bakner, 477th Fighter Group executive officer, played professional baseball before joining the active duty Air Force and later the Air Force Reserve. “Sure I could have continued to play professional baseball for another three to five years but I likely would have been released after those years with little to no work experience outside of sports,” said Bakner. “Joining the Air Force was not only the most mature decision I have ever made, it was the most astute!” (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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302 CC reenlistment

Lt. Col. David Piffarerio, 302nd Fighter Squadron commander, reenlists Staff Sgt. Sara Furman, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Clinic, Cardiopulmonary technician, in front of the Centrifuge at Brooks City Air Base, Texas. Piffarerio was a part of a group of pilots conducting testing at the Centrifuge when he met Furman. “I was impressed by how he presented himself. It is always about the team for him. He is a true leader. He was always caring about the other pilots; making sure each one was okay,” said Furman. “I am so happy that I gained enough courage to ask Lt. Col. Piffarerio to conduct the oath. My service means so much more to me now, so I won't let the legendary "Piff" down.” (Courtesy Photo)

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Hero Games

Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander, offers some encouraging words to members of the group before competing in an event during the Hero Games. 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/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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Hero Games

Members of the 477th Fighter Group participate in the Hero Games Water Balloon Volleyball. 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/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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Hero games

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)

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ESGR award

Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander, presents Robert Maxell, FedEx Operations manager, with ESGR’s Above and Beyond award on behalf of FedEx Anchorage Operations for the company-wide support of Guard and Reserve members employed by FedEx. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Capt. Ashley Conner)

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ESGR award

Brad Miller, ESGR Employment Support specialist, presents FedEx Chief Pilot Bryan Bailey with the Patriot Award for his role as supportive employer of Guard and Reserve members, many of whom are assigned to the 477th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Capt. Ashley Conner)

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ESGR award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot award and the Above and Beyond award were presented to members of the Anchorage based FedEx team. Following the ceremony Chief Pilot Bryan Bailey signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve that joins other employers in pledging to recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act and recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Capt. Ashley Conner)

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June UTA

Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso, 477th AMXS, signals to Tech. Sgt. Bobby Breher, 477th AMXS, that he has completed his checks during the an end of runway inspection during the 477th Fighter Group Unit Training Assembly weekend here June 9. During an end of runway inspection the maintainers inspect the landing gear, hydraulic systems, weapons systems and all exterior panels and doors for leaks, loose or missing hardware or other damage that would be unsafe for flight. The UTAs are an opportunity for the pilots and maintainers assigned to the 477th FG to conduct Reserve flying operations. During the week the Reserve pilots and maintainers integrate with their active duty counterparts in the 525th and 90th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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June UTA

Tech. Sgt. Bobby Breher, 477th AMXS, waits to chock an F-22 before conducting an end of runway inspection during the 477th Fighter Group Unit Training Assembly weekend here June 9. During an end of runway inspection the maintainers inspect the landing gear, hydraulic systems, weapons systems and all exterior panels and doors for leaks, loose or missing hardware or other damage that would be unsafe for flight. The UTAs are an opportunity for the pilots in the 302nd Fighter Squadron to conduct Reserve flying operations. During the week the Reserve pilots and maintainers integrate with their active duty counterparts in the 525th and 90th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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June UTA

Tech. Sgt. Bobby Breher, 477th AMXS, throws a chock rope before conducting an end of runway inspection during the 477th Fighter Group Unit Training Assembly weekend here June 9. During an end of runway inspection the maintainers inspect the landing gear, hydraulic systems, weapons systems and all exterior panels and doors for leaks, loose or missing hardware or other damage that would be unsafe for flight. The UTAs are an opportunity for the pilots in the 302nd Fighter Squadron to conduct Reserve flying operations. During the week the Reserve pilots and maintainers integrate with their active duty counterparts in the 525th and 90th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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June UTA

Tech. Sgt. Bobby Breher, 477th AMXS, removes the chock rope from an F-22 Raptor after completing an end of runway inspection during the 477th Fighter Group Unit Training Assembly weekend here June 9. During an end of runway inspection the maintainers inspect the landing gear, hydraulic systems, weapons systems and all exterior panels and doors for leaks, loose or missing hardware or other damage that would be unsafe for flight. The UTAs are an opportunity for the pilots in the 302nd Fighter Squadron to conduct Reserve flying operations. During the week the Reserve pilots and maintainers integrate with their active duty counterparts in the 525th and 90th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ashley Conner)

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Chamber of Commerce lunch

Members of the 477th Fighter Group enjoy the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation lunch June 4. Anchorage businesses purchased tables and invited military members to attend the lunch which kicked-off 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)

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Chamber of commerce lunch

Chief Master Sgt. Tim Zellar, 477th Fighter Group chief enlisted manager, listens to Lt. Gen. Hoog commander of Alaskan Command, speak during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation lunch June 4. The lunch, held at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel, kicked off 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)

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Chamber of Commerce Lunch

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)

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