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  • Lessons learned NE15: F-18 Hornets communicate from force multiplier

    Exercise Northern Edge 2015 played host to a "force multiplier" capability, giving operational commanders flexibility when employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario.   According to Navy.mil, the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter is the nation's first strike fighter and

  • Anchorage area first responders engage in friendly competition

    First responders from throughout the Anchorage area gathered June 20 to participate in the 2015 Hero Games in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.   Service members from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson competed against other teams in trials of strength, agility and precision while crowds of community

  • Aircraft complete certification

    A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron ties a knot on the aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. An annual certification check's the integrity of the barriers hydraulic system and the system as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David

  • Bulldogs bring intimidation to joint fight during NE15

    Its wide muzzle, short black broad nose with large nostrils and deep set dark eyes grimace intimidation across the patch on the right shoulder of the pilot boarding his aircraft while preparing to engage an enemy in the joint interoperability environment that is Northern Edge 2015.The intimidation

  • NE15 fills Alaska skies

    Approximately 200 military aircraft filled the skies above Alaska Monday, signifying the start of the joint training exercise, Northern Edge 2015.Hosted by Alaskan Command, NE15 brings together approximately 6,000 U.S. military service members in a joint-forces environment to prepare to respond to

  • Balancing career, family through career intermission program

    Being in the U.S. military can be a tough balance between career and family. For some, it comes down to a choice between the two; however, for former U.S. Air Force Capt. Katie Evans, 18th Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander, it's about keeping both.Evans took a sabbatical

  • US Marines KC-130J Hercules provides power for NE15

    High above the Gulf of Alaska and Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, dozens of fighter jets engage in lengthy and complex joint combat missions for Northern Edge 2015.At one precise moment, two U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets break engagement toward the welcoming sight of a KC-130J Hercules

  • Bulldogs bring intimidation to joint fight during NE15

    Its wide muzzle, short black broad nose with large nostrils and deep set dark eyes grimace intimidation across the patch on the right shoulder of the pilot boarding his aircraft while preparing to engage an "enemy" in the joint interoperability environment that is Northern Edge 2015.The intimidation