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  • WWII's 'Last Mission' started, ended on Guam

    Guam's history is one of bloodshed and celebration, hardship and prosperity. It's also one of significant events that would later alter the course of history.Sixty-five years ago, on August 14, 1945, Northwest Field saw the launch of 143 B-29 Superfortress aircraft assigned to the 315th Bombardment

  • JBER Airman honored to play part in former senator's memorial

     As a young man growing up in Chicago, Airman 1st Class Royce Williams never thought he would be a part of a historic event in this nation's history.That all changed a few days ago when Airman Williams was chosen to be one of the pallbearers of a joint military honor guard that transported the

  • Installation excellence funds: where they are now

    Since the announcement of Elmendorf winning the 2010 Commander and Chief annual award for Instillation Excellence Airmen are wondering where the million dollars gained from their hard work has gone.The answer is easier for them to find than they realize. The command staff has sent out notices in the

  • Community comes together helping Wounded Warrior

    The Anchorage community bonded together to help a wounded warrior from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 12.Sgt. 1st Class David Waite, Warrior Transition Battalion, platoon sergeant cut the ribbon for his newly refurbished home after a makeover by Operation Opening Doors, Aug 12. This is the

  • Mental Health Clinic works to help Airmen, families

    Members of the 673d Medical Group Mental Health Flight have been working hard to make sure that military members and their families are taken care of.The military life can be a stressful one, said Maj. Alexsa Billups, 673d MDG. Having family members on the installation or far off, on the mind, can

  • Edgren high school football team is gearing up for its upcoming season

    Edgren high school football team is gearing up for its upcoming season. This is their second week of two-a-day practices in 90-degree temperature with 90-percent relative humidity. Practices start with a dynamic warm-up, and then move to multiple drills. Practice includes offensive plays, kicking,

  • Controlling the fight

    Dropped off by a UH-60 Blackhawk into a remote location, several Airmen are on a mission - to direct the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations.Tactical Air Control Parties advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and

  • Wolf speaks to Pack at first commander's call

    The 8th Fighter Wing commander addressed the Wolf Pack Aug. 13 and 16 for his first Wolf Calls since taking command in May.Col. John Dolan explained his Commander's Intent, his visitation policy and answered questions from wing Airmen.There are four parts to the Wolf's Commander's Intent: Deter,

  • Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian gets underway

    More than 500 servicemembers deployed here from various bases worldwide kicked off the initial stage of Ulchi Freedom Guardian Monday.The hundreds of augmentees representing all Department of Defense service branches and skill sets began "just-in-time" training for the world's largest command and

  • U.S. forces to present Sri Lanka school with power generator, computers

    U.S. forces participating in Operation Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka here, will present a local school with a power generator, computers, and associated equipment, according to Pacific Angel officials.Earlier this week, Principal Ranjaney Fernando, of the Semandaluwa Kanista Vidyalaya primary school here