Fred Rhoades, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Laundry embroidery expert, creates name tapes at JBER, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2017. The JBER Laundry employs 63 Airmen who collectively wash, dry, press, fold and wrap 7, More
A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Laundry seamstress stitches a nametape onto an Army uniform at JBER, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2017. The JBER Laundry employs 63 Airmen who collectively wash, dry, press, fold and wrap More
The chipped fragments of a mural remain on the missile launch and storage area at Nike Site Summit, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 9, 2017. Nike Site Summit was constructed in 1959 as a respo More
Michelle Spoo holds a photo of her late husband, James Spoo, and their dog, Diesel, then a puppy. Spoo was born June 4, 1971. He joined the Army in November 2001 and served as an explosives ordinance disposal t More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Operations Support Squadron and civilian contractors install a AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The 3rd OSS d More
Elmendorf AFB, AK (Sept. 29) -- A Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk helicopter practices basket hoists during a rescue exercise during Arctic SAREX '97 in Kachemak Bay near Home, Alaska. The international exercise is More
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Lt. Col. Matthew Komatsu, commander of the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, gives a speech during the retirement ceremony of Chief Master Sgt. Paul "B More
Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, prepare to load bags at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 28, 2019, before their deployment to Kosovo the following day. The ba More
Lt. Col. Clayton M. Johnson, Commander, 477th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Assumption of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, April 7, 2019. Lt. Col. Johnson took command of the 47 More
Army Sgt. Christopher Cureton, a native of Las Vegas, assigned to Deleware Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. A More
Sgt. Emily McAleese-Jergins of Nashville, Tenn., and Staff Sgt. Cornelius Whitaker of Nacogdoches, Texas, perform in a 1940's-themed musical number during the 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show production "Carnival-A More
U.S. Army Cpl. Brian Lewis with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, clears an M240B squad automatic weapon during an Expert Infantry More
Parachute infantrymen assigned to U.S. Army Alaska's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, are seen reflected in a pool of rain water as they prepare to test on the land navigatio More
The team looked at old photos to determine past paint colors like this one taken in the late 1960s. This information allowed them to make decisions about colors that would best represent the building’s history
Soldiers with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, practice ballistic breaching with the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System at the shoot house on Joint Base Elmen More
Jack Reed receives a warm welcome while visiting Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during the 2nd Engineer Brigade activation ceremony Sept. 21.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Easterlund, a fire protection specialist assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a drip torch to light a back fire during a controlled burn at Grezelka range on Join More
Parachute infantrymen assigned to U.S. Army Alaska's 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division march to the start of the day land navigation course of Expert Infantryman Badge qualification on J More
Paratroopers assigned to Apache Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, conduct an M2 .50 Caliber, Heavy Barrel, Flex More
Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in a brigade-level unit run on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2 More
David Glines, an administrative analyst for the 673rd Comptroller Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, is a retired Army National Guard brigadier general. (Courtesy photo)
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek and Air Force Capt. Timothy Bobinski, 19th Fighter Squadron chief of safety, pose on the set of "America's Favorite Quiz Show." Bobinski was a contestant on an episode of the show t More
An F/A-18 Hornet taxis for take off during Northern Edge 2008. Northern Edge 2008, a joint training exercise hosted by Alaskan Command, involves approximately 5,000 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve component Sold More
Mount Redoubt volcano spews ash and smoke into the air May 1, 2009. Mount Redoubt is in the Aleutian Range just west of Cook Inlet. Before May, the volcano last became active in January 2009. (Coast Guard photo More
Airmen from the 3rd Wing and Alaska Air National Guard were sworn in as an assistant dedicated crew chiefs, dedicated crew chiefs and flying crew chiefs during the recognition ceremony on March 9, 2017 at Joint More
Air Force Capt. Caroline White, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, competes in the 2009 Air Force Marathon. White represented the Air Force in the Olympic trials and won Pacific Ai More
Competitors sculpt snow into art during the snow sculpting competition in Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 25, 2012. The snow sculpting contest is part of Fur Rendezvous, a celebration that has been ongoing for 77 years.
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., sits on the the ramp at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond July 15, 2017 to participate in and provide airlift support for Exercise More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., sits on the ramp at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska prior to takeoff July 12, 2017 to participate in and provide airlift support f More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 from Joint Base Charleston,S.C., sits on the ramp at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 09, 2017 after landing to participate in and provide airlift support for Exercise Talisman Saber More
Paratroopers from HHC/4th ABCT, 25th Infantry Division, receive a brief before engaging in the MRAP Egress Trainer while at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of the MET training is to prepare More
Cpl. Balreet Kaur, a medic for the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (California National Guard), discusses her heritage with an Indian Army soldier before the opening ceremony for the combined training exercis More
Indian Army and U.S. Army senior leaders conduct a troop inspection during the Yudh Abhyas 2010 opening ceremony of the annual joint and bilateral training exercise Oct. 31 at Buckner Physical Fitness Center, J More
Sgt. Galan Carter, team leader with 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, and Pfc. Joshua Good, gunner, 1-40th CAV, 4th ABCT, 25th ID, instr More
Sgt. Jose Badillo, section sergeant, Apache Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, explains to an Indian Army soldier how a steady fir More
Sgt. 1st Class David Holmes, fire support sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hands sta More
Capt. Daniel P. Raymond waits with Indian army soldiers and U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers for a C-17 to take off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during Yudh Abhyas 2010. Soldiers participating in the More
Indian Army soldiers light candles Nov.5 during a Diwali festival celebrated with soldiers from the Indian Army and U.S. Army Alaska at the Wilderness Inn dining facility on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala More
Indian army soldiers set perimeter and move as part of specified teams during a cordon-and-search demonstration during U.S. Army Alaska and Indian army combined raid training at the Education Center on Joint Ba More
Braidy Allen, scout, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, locks his gaze on a target during a dodge ball game Nov. 6 at the El More
Sgt. Joshua Smith, team leader, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, explains the wedge-formation composition to an Indian sol More
Pfc. Cory Slatten, mortar systems operator, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, works with Indian arm More
An Indian Army soldier packs up his parachute and looks for the parachute turn-in point at Malamute drop-zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after conducting a combined airborne jump Nov. 10 that included a More
An Indian army soldier pulls security during a rehearsal at Forward Operating Base Sparta Nov. 11 in preparation for a night air assault and raid mission that included soldiers from U.S Army Alaska and the Indi More
Spc. Sean Cuba, infantryman, Charlie Troop,1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, pins U.S. Army airborne jump wings on an Indian army soldie More
Lt. Col. Christopher Cassibry, commander of 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, prepares to give a command to a formation of U.S. Army Ala More
Ellen Lawlor Krsnak and other senior administrators of Anchorage Catholic Social Services greet Pfc. Jasmine Irving, whose project collected donations of clothing, food and toys to benefit homeless families in More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Ornelles, B Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, and his wife Heidi celebrate Christmas in the Netherlands. The Dutch TV show “All You Need is Love” selected the Ornelles family t More
Staff Sgt. Bethany Cortes, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, takes questions from students during a Jan. 7 presentation at Begich Middle School a More
Aircraft from 176th Wing were flown from Kulis to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during a ceremonial flight. The Wing is relocating from Kulis to JBER per the 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure proposal More
Senior Airman Alexander Van Nice, a crew chief with the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals in a C-130 from the 144th Airlift Squadron, Feb. 12, 2011. The aircraft was flown from Kulis to Joint Base E More
Members of the 176th Wing watch as Wing's aircraft fly over the base, Feb. 12, 2011. Eleven aircraft from the Wing were flown from Kulis to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during a ceremonial flight. The Wing i More
A U.S. paratrooper from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska prepares to land with his combat equipment onto Wang Luk East Drop Zone during Gold 2011.
Maj. Gen. Kampanart Ruthdit, commanding general of the Royal Thai Army’s 1st Division, shakes the hand of 1st Sgt. Richard C. Wiley, A Co., 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, while inspecting Tha More
Herschel Walker speaks to JBER soldiers and airmen, Feb. 22 at the Post Theater. Walker is the spokesman for the Freedom Care Program in 2008, a specialized mental health and addiction treatment program for ser More
Members of Eagle River Boy Scout Troop 229 recite "The Pledge of Allegiance" before their Scout meeting Feb. 24.
Ashleigh Hintz and son Liam wait for the return of Capt. Ryan Hintz of 23rd Engineer Company (Sapper) from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, Feb. 25.
Pfc. Cassandra Teszlewicz, a gunner with the 164th Military Police Company, familiarizes herself with the lane during a dry fire rehearsal at the Bulldog Trail located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, March 1.
Col. Barry K. Williams, commander of the 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, affixes the Safety Excellence streamer to the Headquarters & Headquarters Company 3rd MEB guidon March 4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richar More
The City of Anchorage welcomes home Soldiers of the 23rd Engineer Company (Sapper) from their yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. The Sappers marched through downtown before participating in the Running with th More
Spc. John O'Brien and his wife Marie visit with other family members at the 164th Military Police Company's deployment ceremony at Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 14.
Servicemembers, family and friends of the 23rd Engineer Company (Sapper) gathered at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Buckner Physical Fitness Center March 17 to witness the uncasing of the company’s guidon, More
Staff Sgt. James Kuppersmith of the 4th Quartermaster Detachment plays "Amazing Grace" on his bagpipes during a March 18 memorial ceremony for Sgt. Michael McCloskey at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Soldi More
Master Sgt. Wesley Freistone, a firefighter with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron, sorts supplies in the air pack room in the new 176th Fire Training Facility. The squadron recently moved -- along with its More
Master Sgt. Barron McLain, a client support technician with the 176th Communications Flight, makes and installs telephone patch cables. The flight recently moved -- along with its parent unit, the 176th Wing -- More
Master Sgt. Jack Parks, a member of the 176th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Traffic Management Office, stocks office supplies in cabinets here, March 19, 2011. The squadron recently moved (along with its paren More
Tech. Sgt Calvin Bradley, a material handler with the 176th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pulls aircraft supplies from cabinets, March 19, 2011. The squadron recently moved -- along with its parent unit, the 17 More
Sgt. Ben Winn of the 164th Military Police Company shares a moment with his daughters Celeste and Aurora March 22 at the company’s head-quarters, hours before the company’s deployment to Afghanistan.
Students learn how to properly secure a casualty for transport in a cold mountainous environment as part of the Cold Weather Orientation Course in Black Rapids, Alaska, March 24, 2011.
Sgt. Shanika McNealy, a military police officer assigned to the 164th Military Police Company, receives the Combat Action Badge and Purple Heart from Maj. Gen. Raymond P. Palumbo, U.S. Army Alaska commander, Ap More
Sgt. Camilia Hall signs her name on the multiple sclerosis banner after completing a 4 mile walk in support of finding a cure for multiple sclerosis April 16 in Anchorage. Hall was diagnosed with multiple scler More
Master Sgt. Ryan Voigt, a a bioenvironmental engineering technician with the 176th Medical Group, Alaska Air National Guard, agitates a sample of water, May 8, 2011. He was the waster for the amount of chlorine More
Capt. Adam Stanley with the 2nd Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, of Denver, Colo., walks on to the runway to greet pilots returning from a flight at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, May 13.
Brig. Gen. Charles Foster, commander of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, speaks to a crowd at the wing's memorial park dedication and blessing of the land May 21, 2011. Along with the park dedication More
Senior Airman Justin Cookson signals to other Security Forces Squadron members from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., as they practice patrol tactics in the wild at Joi More
Senior Airman Dana Carpio-Herrera, air traffic controller, ensures fighter jets launch safely during Exercise Northern Edge 11 in JBER, Alaska, June 14, 2011. Northern Edge, Alaska's largest military training e More
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9 taxis into position at Elmendorf Air Force Base during Northern Edge 2011, the premier joint military training exercise throughout Alaska. N More
U.S. Navy Airman Jessica Tescher, a parachute rigger, puts away a pilot's gear and prepares the locker for future flights during Exercise Northern Edge 11, in JBER, Alaska, June 16. Northern Edge, Alaska's larg More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Seamans performs pre-flight maintenance checks on an E-2C Hawkeye during Exercise Northern Edge 11 in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 16, 2011. Northern E More
The USS Lake Erie, front, an Aegis-class guided missle-cruiser homeported in Pearl Harbor and the USS Decatur, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missle destroyer homeported in San Diego and the Coast Guard Cutter B More
Firefighters from the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson complete rescue training June 17, 2011. In addition to maintaining the same training qualifications as civilian firefighter More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Byrnes of 673d SFS, practices bite work with Belgian Malinois Dusty during K-9 explosives training at Hillberg Ski Area. Explosive-detecting dogs can sniff out threats at airports a More
Senior Airman Brent Hayes, 673d Security Forces Squadron, climbs down an obstacle during a training session June 20. Several members of the 673 SFS have been conditioning and training during the past couple mon More
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, the adjutant general.
An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System stands prepared for take off during Exercise Northern Edge 11 in JBER, Alaska, June 22, 2011. Northern Edge, Alaska's largest military training exercise, is des More
Navy aggressor pilot Cmdr. Elliot Clemence of Fighter Squadron Composite-12 returns from aerial combat simulation during Exercise Northern Edge June 22, 2011, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. M More
An Alaska Air National Guard, 212th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen stares out the window of a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules waiting to reach the drop zone during a training mission June 23.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jiney Parton of Tampa, Fla., adjusts a flag prior to the change of command ceremony for the 673d Medical Group, Friday, July 8. U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Friedrichs turned over command More
Air Force Col. Paul Friedrichs (right) is congratulated by Col. Thomas Harrell, July 8, during the 673rd Medical Group change-of command ceremony at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Department of Defense/Vet More
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force airmen give directions to forklift driver during loading of a cargo of pallets to be parachute dropped later in the day as part of a multinational training exercise, Red Flag 11 More
Senior Airman Bradley Collier, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Yakota Air Base, Japan, discusses cargo loading with Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Sam Lacy, before a flight. The Australian airme More
Senior Airman Chelsea Snellgrove (center) of the 673d Civil Engineering Squadron, participates in a CrossFit program at Hangar 5 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after duty hours, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Air Guardsmen with the 176th Wing compete in a duathlon during drill, July 16, 2011. The duathlon was created to help encourage a culture of fitness and esprit de corps within the wing and was sponsored by the More
U.S. Air Force veterinarian, Maj. (Dr.) Douglas Riley of 13th Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii reviews the dental health of a cow while traveling with the Mongolian Veterinarian network and the More
A Japan Self-Defense Force C-130 Hercules takes off here July 18 during Red Flag-Alaska 11-2. RF-Alaska started July 11 and is scheduled to carry through until July 22. Approximately 200 members of JASDF partic More
Basic Mountianeering Class 1102 stay roped together as they traverse across the Gulkanna Glacier, deep in Alaska's back country. The BMC teaches crevasse rescues techniques, team work, safetry and cold weather survival.
Paratrooper Staff Sgt. David Sparks of 1st Battalion (Airborne) 501 Infantry Regiment runs across Malamute Drop Zone after conducting a daylight parachute training exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson wi More
An older Mongolian man makes his way to the clinic after completing registration procedures at the two-day mobile clinic in Delgerkhaan, Mongolia on July 20 in support of Pacific Angel-Mongolia, a 13th Air Forc More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment land in Big Lake Alaska during a mission known as a water jump.