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477th Communications Flight Airmen keep all systems go

Air Force Senior Airman Demetrius Williams creates cable to enable system repairs during the 477th Fighter Group's Unit Training Assembly Sept. 10, 2016. The Communications Flight ensures the continuous security, operational availability and reliability of systems and equipment supporting the group's mission.

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477th Communications Flight conducts system tests

Air Force Senior Airman Demetrius Williams and Airman First Class Taylor Ellibee check communication equipment at the 477th Fighter Group during September's unit training assembly. The communications flight ensures the continuous security, operational availability and reliability of systems and equipment supporting the group's mission.

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477th Cyber Troops Participate in MAPLE Range

477th Fighter Group cyber Airmen participate in a Multi-Application Practical Learning Environment Range exercise June 5, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. During the exercise, cyber Airmen were able to identify and stop five threat actors: a hydra attack, a Trojan virus attack, a Metasploit attempt, policy violations using rogue network devices, and a banner grabbing attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Estévez)

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477th Cyber Troops Participate in MAPLE Range

Senior Airman Alejandro Marquez and Master Sgt. Timothy Overgaauw, 477th Force Support Squadron, participate in a Multi-Application Practical Learning Environment Range exercise June 5, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Utilizing the MAPLE range allows the cyber Airmen to practice identifying and defending a simulated network from attacks without affecting their actual network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Estévez)

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477th FG Airmen conduct annual PT test

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Master Sgt. Dennis Moore, 477th Maintenance Squadron, counts push-ups for Senior Airman Michael Lowe, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during their annual physical training test at the fitness center May 3. Airmen from Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group tested their Fit to Fight capability during their Reserve Unit Training Assembly with organized unit PT as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG Airmen deploy to Guam

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Tech. Sgt. Joseph Ruiz and Staff Sgt. Ty Watts, crew chiefs with the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, departed May 9 for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The sergeants, who have known each other for more than 13 years, are supporting the U.S. Pacific Command’s Theater Security Packages. Tech. Sgt. Burke Stott and Staff Sgt. Roberto Gil, avionics specialists with the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, also departed for Andersen AB, along with several Airmen from the 3rd Wing. All four Airmen are Reserve personnel with Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG Airmen deploy to Iraq

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Larry Thomas, father of Lt. Col. Kevin Thomas, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron, chatted with Chaplain (Maj.) Pat Travers, 477th Fighter Group, before Colonel Thomas (center) departed for Kirkuk, Iraq, May 4. Colonel Thomas previously commanded the 477th CES, and is currently serving as the deputy commander for the 506th Air Expeditionary Group. Several Airmen with Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group are deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG Airmen deploy to Iraq

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Lynda Davis, Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group commander’s secretary, gives Maj. Lisa Reaver a tight hug seconds before Major Reaver departs for Kirkuk, Iraq, May 4. Major Reaver previously served as executive officer for the 477th FG commander, and is currently serving as the chief of protocol for the 506th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG Airmen deploy to Iraq

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Lt. Col. Michael Forcht, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, shared a laugh with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Davis, Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group, before Chief Davis departed for Kirkuk, Iraq, May 4. Chief Davis previously served as the first sergeant for the 477th FG, and is currently serving as the chief enlisted manager for the 506th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG colonel meets Original Tuskegee Airmen

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Four Original Tuskegee Airmen met current members of Air Force Reserve Command’s 477th Fighter Group (originally the 477th Medium Bombardment Group) and 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing (originally the 332nd Fighter Group) during a three-day visit here April 25. Staff Sgt. Philip Broome, Lt. Col. James Warren, Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson and Maj. George Boyd are joined by Brig. Gen. Brian Bishop, 332nd AEW commander, Col. John Dolan, 332nd AEW vice commander, Col. Eric Overturf, 506th Air Expeditionary Group, (deployed from the 477th FG at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska) and Lt. Gen. Gary North, commander for 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca)

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477th FG Continuity of Operations for COVID-19

The 477th FG Commander has activated a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).

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477th FG Deployed

Tech. Sgt. John Orzechowski, 477th Civil Engineer Squadron, repairs wiring inside a security forces command post on Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, May 20, 2009. The 477th CES provides augmentation forces in support of the regular Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Eunique Stevens)

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477th FG EEO specialist

477th Fighter Group Equal Employment Opportunity specialist, Jamie Walker. Walker joined the unit in June. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Song Jordan)

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477th FG features F-22A at aviation trade show

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- F-22A pilots Lt. Col. Dave Piffarerio, 302nd Fighter Squadron flight commander, 3rd Wing weapons and tactics, and Maj. Kevin Sutterfield, 302nd FS, discussed the mission and capabilities of the F-22A with Dante Carter, 9, and his father Gregory Carter at the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3. Colonel Piffarerio said he enjoys speaking with the public about the F-22A, the 477th Fighter Group, and the benefits of what becoming a Citizen Airman can do for the unit and the country as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG features F-22A at aviation trade show

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Far right: Senior Master Sgt. Gerald Sutherland, 477th Fighter Group recruiting specialist, discussed Reserve opportunities and handed out information on the Air Force Reserve during the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3. Individuals interested in the 477th Fighter Group can contact Sergeant Sutherland at 907-551-4723. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG features F-22A at aviation trade show

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Security Forces Squadron provided security support for the 477th Fighter Group’s F-22A Raptor during the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3. Other Air Force aircraft on display included a C-17, C-130H, HC-130 and an HH-60 from the Alaska ANG’s 176th Wing, and a T-38C from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. F-22A pilots were on hand to discuss the mission and capabilities of the Air Force’s newest combat aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG features F-22A at aviation trade show

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Airman Scott Toms, 176th Aircraft Maintenance helicopter mechanic with the Alaska Air National Guard, gave a tour of the HH-60 Pave Hawk to Isabella Moore, 3, during the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3. Isabella’s father, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler Moore, is currently deployed to Iraq from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Other Air Force aircraft on display included the 477th Fighter Groups F-22A Raptor, a C-17, C-130H and HC-130 from the Alaska ANG’s 176th Wing, and a T-38C from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)

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477th FG Hosta IRR Muster

The 477th Fighter Groups hosted an Inactive Ready reserve muster. The muster allows members the opportunity to learn about requirements, benefits and to update their personal information with the Air Force. IRR members are still considered a mobilization asset by the DoD and are subject to recall to active duty.