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
Then Senior Master Sgt. Morris Pickel stands by the Strategic Air Command seal in Okinawa, Japan, 1981. (U.S. Air Force/Courtesy Photo)
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
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
Alaska National Guard Soldiers with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment ensure their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is in working order before flying out of Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elme 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
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)
Mississippi Army National Soldiers with the 114th Military Police Company provide security for a mock local election as part their annual training July 9, 2019, at Fort Richardson, Alaska. The 114th Military Po 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
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
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
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
Members of Eagle River Boy Scout Troop 229 recite "The Pledge of Allegiance" before their Scout meeting Feb. 24.
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.
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. 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
U.S. Army Capt. Charles Spears (left) listens as Pete Bartos (center) and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Erik Etz (right) discuss the capabilities of the F-35 Joint Strike fighter sensor in Joint Base Elemndorf-Richardson, Al 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.
An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off to participate in the first training mission of Operation Northern Edge 11 in JBER, Alaska, June 13. Northern Edge, Alaska's largest military training exercise, is designed to 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
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
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, the adjutant general.
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.
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, 374 LRS, Yakota Air Force Base, Japan, talks over the cargo load before loading with Sam Lacy, warrant officer, Royal Australian air force, before a flight during a multi-nationa 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.
Lt. Col. Patrick Ellis, the battalion commander for the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment shakes the hand of an Australian general officer as U.S. Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, the commanding gene More
Soldiers of the 509th jumped from C-5 aircraft from Australia, Japan, and the US Air Force as part of Red Flag 11-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska.
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment land in Big Lake Alaska during a mission known as a water jump.
During the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson event "A Midsummer Knights Read" on the grounds of the base library. Activities included shield decorating, hat making and marshmallow catapult contest. Members of the More
Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness director and former prisoner of war, gives an introduction to the two-week Master Resilience Trainer program at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson E More
(From left to right) Lt. Enkhjargal ManjiiLaa, Mongolian Armed Forces neurologist; Sara Seeser, Mongolian neurologist and translator; and Lt. Col. John Brady, Alaska Army National Guard Medical Detachment fligh More
An F-15 Eagle takes off from JBER Aug. 18. Approximately 150 airmen and 10 jets from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, traveled to Alaska earlier in the month to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 11-3, which runs f More
Royal air force Senior Aircraftman John Morton, right, a member of the No. 47 Squadron from Brize Norton Station, United Kingdom, hands a fuel hose over to Airman 1st Class Tou Yang, a member of the 673d Logist More
Col. John McMullen relinquished command of the 3rd Wing to Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, commander of Alaskan Command, who turned the wing over to Col. Dirk Smith. The 3rd Wing change of command was held at Hanger 1, J More
Spc. Ron Burton proudly holds up the now retired football jersey that he wore during his time with the Missouri Southern State University in Missouri. Burton is being inducted into the Missouri Southern Athleti More
An F-22 Raptor takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 21, after a four-month stand down. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recently approv More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler visits with troops stationed at the Missle Defense Agency at Fort Greely, Alaska.
Just before the main body of other Spur Ride candidates receive their silver spurs, the battalion commander of the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry (Airborne) presents spurs to the senior spur ride test candidates.
Spc. Anthony Crouch dances with his new bride Christy Crouch at the 425th Ball. The newlywed couple was married earlier in the day during a surprise ceremony after Christy arrived to be Anthony's date for the event.
Staff Sgt. Gregory Stachow makes his way up the stairs to assist Airman 1st Class Tyler Smith run checks on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to take off for Red Flag-Alaska, Oct. 13. Four times a year JBER and Eiel More
Twenty-three airmen from the 135th Air Wing, Gardermoen Air Station, Norway, participated in Red Flag-Alaska for the first time. The exercise was from Oct. 6 to Oct. 21.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson firefighters battle a fire at Building 9386 on JBER Oct. 13, 2011. All occupants of the lodging facility were accounted for and no injuries were reported.
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, addresses service members and civilians at a town hall meeting in hanger 20 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 25, 2011. More t More
A package of donated cell phone cards is but one of many comprising a total of 3,800 that have been given to the paratroopers of the 4-25th Brigade stationed at JBER Alaska. The donation was provided by members More
Norman Lopes, 673d Force Support Squadron, hands Army Staff Sgt. Michael Wambsgans, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, a cup of soup while he waits inside the Joint Mobility Center, Nov. 28. 290 soldiers from the More
Families enjoy refreshments provided by local sponsors during the annual JBER tree lighting ceremony and concert Dec. 1 in front of the USARAK headquarters building.
Chaplain Assistants Staff Sgt. Terrace McNair and Spc. Cheryl Varnadoe sign in families who applied for the Commissary food assistance program at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Commissary early on Dec. 14.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher J. Cassibry (left), a native of Gulf Shores, Ala., and commander of the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division speaks du More
Jacques Lamoureux, right, left wing for the Alaska Aces, looks for a pass during a game against the Ontario Reign Dec. 17, 2011 at the Sullivan Arena. Lamoureaux not only plays professional hockey with the Aces More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Pat Elllis (right), Commander of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, speaks with British Maj. Rob Hollinrake, HQ ISAF Joint More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Frank Stanco, commander of 2nd-377th PFAR, from York, Pa. and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Cedric Moore, command sergeant major of the 2nd-377th PFAR, Huntsville, Ala. uncase their colors as t More
Sisters Tess (left) and Tobey White, from Columbus, Ohio, unwrap presents on Christmas Day. Tess is a second lieutenant and Headquarters, Headquarters Company 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Ta More
Paratroopers of the 4th BCT (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, celebrate Christmas at Forward Operation Base Salerno. The brigade prepares to assume responsibility as part of Regional Command-East.
Lt. Col. Shawn Daniel, Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry, 4th BCT (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan participates in the Christmas holiday.
U.S. Staff Sgt. Rafael Noble from San Juan, a human resource specialist and native of Puerto Rico, assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Inf More
U.S. Army Lt. Col Patrick J. Ellis (right), commander of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Blue Geronimo, and U.S. Arm More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Frank Smith, 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan receives a welcomed embrace from Brig. Gen. Abdu More
U.S. Army Col. Morris Goins, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, congratulates U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Hinson, 725th Brigade Support Battalion Task Force Centurion, 4 More
U.S. Army Col. Morris Goins, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan commander and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gardner, command sergeant major of the 4th Brigade Com More
U.S. Army Col. Morris Goins (left), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan commander, speaks with reporters from Anchorage, Alaska via a teleconference during a press con More
U.S. Sgt. Joshua Stevens, a parachute rigger with Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), Task Force Centurion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (Airborne) More
Farook, an Afghan child, pictured here with his uncle, Shah Saied, receives medical care after suffering an asthma attack. He was medically evacuated to the Forward Operating Base Salerno hospital for further t More
U.S. Army Capt. Derek M. Reeves, commander of Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, presents Staff Sgt. Jason McDermitt the unit’s shoulder sleev More
U.S. Army Col. Morris Goins, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, welcomes Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, to Forward Operating Base Salerno.
U.S. Army Spc. Mechellela A. Guest (left), a native of Benton Harbor, Mich., and an automations specialist with 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery and Sgt. 1st Class Diggs, the S-4 non-commissioned officer in More
U.S. Army Pfc. Eric Guzman from Fresno, Calif., of Comanche Company, Team Hatchet, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan More
A paratrooper from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, walks down a flight of stairs after clearing a rooftop in Pirono Kalay, Khowst province, More
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell meets with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gardner, Command Sgt. Maj. of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infan More
During his first visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as the Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a coin to Spc. David Waters of the 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) Arctic More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bayro, the Class II Yard non-commissioned officer in charge with Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan and Aria Khan, the pro More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Jennings, a cannon crewmember assigned to A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan Steel conducts security combat patrols in Khowst province, J More
U.S. Army paratroopers with 4th Platoon, Delaware Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st IN, 4th Brigade, 25th ID inventory evidence taken from an insurgent inside of a kalat during combat operations in Khost More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott A. Darhower, Headquarters Company executive officer, narrates the Change of Command Ceremony between the outgoing commander, Capt. Derek Reeves and the incoming commander, Teresa Doerr. More
Pfc. Nick Badis, an infantryman from Highland, Calif., assigned to Dog Company, Task Force Gold Geronimo reinforces a building at Combat Outpost Zormat in the event of indirect fire Jan. 30. TF Gold Geronimo is More
U.S. Army Sgt. David Lewis, assigned to Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo, prepares a contract as part of his duties as mayor of Combat Outpost Zormat, Jan More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tabaczka, 3rd Platoon, Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, supervises his squad members as they se More
Lt. Col Brad Hinson, commander of the 725th Brigade Support Battalion and native of Jackson, Tenn., speaks with reporters from Anchorage, Alaska, via a teleconference on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Feb. 1. More
Afghan Sgt. Ziormal Armoni, a medic with the Afghan National Security Forces, demonstrates treatment of airway obstruction on U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Lewis, a native of Independence, Mo., at Combat Outpost Narizah More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gerber, a team leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Division, Task Force Blue Geronimo and native of Rohnert Park, Calif., prepares to More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks to airmen, Feb. 16, 2012, during an Airmen's Call at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Schwartz talked about his vision for the Air Force and answered More
Paratroopers from 2nd Platoon Comanche Company, Task Force Blue Geronimo, recovering supplies recently dropped from a C-130 near Combat Outpost Chergotah Feb. 28.