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  • Anchorage begins Combined Federal Campaign

    The city of Anchorage officially kicked off its Combined Federal Campaign Sept. 1, downtown, with support from Soldiers with the 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade."The Combined Federal Campaign is an incredible effort by federal employees to give back to their communities," said Jennifer Wukasch,

  • Bullets impact Draughon Range

    The F-16 soars overhead just before the crowd can cover their ears, but the noise does nothing to quell the audience's growing enthusiasm while watching things explode on the ground.Base family and friends gathered at Draughon Range, located north of Misawa Air Base, to watch the 13th Fighter

  • Civic leaders get closer look at base

    For three days, dozens of civilian chief executive officers, company presidents and managers toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as part of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference's Alaska visit.Monday through Wednesday, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, Alaskan Command commander and Army

  • American Monk speaks to ROK, U.S. Airmen

    The 38th Fighter Group, Republic of Korea, recently invited a Buddhist monk to speak to the 8th Fighter Wing's and 38th FG's Airmen about the common ground between Zen and science and their harmony in modern society. The Buddhist monk, Musim, who is an American, gave his lecture in English to the

  • The river just knows: Healing waters flow for Arctic Warriors

    In the morning the waters of the Kenai River lapped gently against the bow of boats. The sky broke with sunlight as the fishermen prepared for the day.The fishing day for Alaska's section of project Healing Waters, an organization dedicated to inspir¬ing and helping veterans wounded physically or

  • Valiant Shield 2010 in photos

    Valiant Shield 2010, a joint field-training exercise focused on integrated training among U.S. forces, is currently underway near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, scheduled through Sept. 21. To view photos of U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in Valiant Shield 2010 click here. The 613th Air and

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Ryan Velarde

    Unit: 8th Civil Engineer SquadronDuties: Airman Dorm Leader, Bldg. 1511/1512Hometown: Houston, TexasHobbies: Softball/outdoor activities Favorite music: CountryFollow on: Spangdahlem, GermanyLast good movie you saw: "Unthinkable"Best thing you've done here: Visited the DMZ and SeoulReason for