In February, Kerfeld was recognized as the Alaska Airman of the Year as one of 12 select junior enlisted service members to be recognized as the Alaska Service member of the year award by ASYMCA of Alaska.
On February 1st, the US Coast Guard teamed up with the SUPSALV and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Together, the trio underwent an oil spill-on-ice exercise on Otter Lake at JBER.
Last October, the US Airforce implemented a new deployment Module, Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN). The new module, will replace the Air Expeditionary Force deployment model, that previously used.
Between January 30th and February 3rd, four Coast Guard members assisted the U.S. Army 70th Brigade Engineer Battalion “Kodiaks” and 1/11 IBCT “Arctic Wolves” at Fort Wainwright as part of their Artic Strategy.
On January 25, the Alaska National Guard Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe addressed the challenges Artic Warriors face in the arctic, during the National Guard Artistic Interest Council.
In early January, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Service Station Chief Karl Schultz, headed out to Six Mile Lake with a group of military members for the station’s ice rescue training course.
The team of almost 100, have spent the last several months excavating 1.3 million cubic yards on JBER, as they start to transform Runway 16-24 from 7,500 feet to 10,000 feet long.
Monday marked the first Military Monday of the season at Alyeska Ski Resort. Over 800 military personnel spent the day locking into their snowboard and free styling down the slopes.
The Air Guard jumped right into action. They imminently went to the local clinic and started administrating care. Jessie was given a unit of blood before being packed up and placed on a helicopter.
With the help of over 50 volunteers, USO Alaska crafted 3,000 holiday bags — one for each unmarried service member who is currently living in the dorms or barracks.
Starting this month, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host quarterly meetings called Guard Smart, which include a variety of short presentations on different aspects of military life.
Alison Carter holds an award very few civilians in Alaska have. She is one of three civilians to have ever win the Governor of Alaska’s Veteran Advocacy Award.
In order to make sure troops have the medical knowledge on hands, Wilson and other Veterinarians hold workshops teaching them K-9 tactical combat causality care. One of the ways, Wilson plans to do that during workshops with military members, is by using a mechanic simulation dog named Hero. The life-like mechanical dogs, allows for military members to practice commonly used medical procedures on animals. Such as drawing blood, inserting a catheter or having to place IV on the dog.
A whole new year of Red-Flag is back on J-BER. The base kicked off their first round of Red-Flag on October 6th for the new fiscal year, featuring NATO partners, the Royal Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
The Alaska National Guard is looking to help assist communities further in recovery from the storm. According to the Guard, much of the help now needed is in regards of filling out paperwork for assistance. They are asking that all residents who have feedback or are in need of specific assistance to send their request to the State Emergency Operational Center.
During the course of the 10 day operation, the National Guard was able to remove 200,000 pounds of debris and place 15,000 pounds of rock and sand bags to help reinforce vital infrastructure. In addition to working on repairs, to help glue the community back together.
The program, Hearts Apart, works with military families who have loved ones deployed, or are currently deployed, to work through the internal battles many families face during deployments.
On Sep. 6, the Alaska National Guard engaged with their Mongolian partners in Gobi Wolf 2022, a six-day exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement.
The 1-52nd General Support Aviation Battalion, along with two UH-60 Black Hawk and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, participated in an army training exercise in northern Alaska close to Prudhoe Bay from Aug. 17-26.
The program is open to junior enlisted service members. Through donors and airline mileage programs, military members receive a stipend that pays for most all traveling expenses.
Gaffney today spends his time practicing routines in the sky, working to perfect his performances and skillset if needed for combat. Through the demonstration team he has been able to travel and perform around the world. Including in Air Shows in Australia, India and the Middle East.
Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 wrapped up their second operation of the year on June 24 after conducting simulated combat exercises with other American and foreign military forces. The Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise ran from June 9-24.
After nearly seven decades, the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs is preparing to award 14 guardsmen from the first Scout Battalion for their heroic efforts in response to a 1955 plane crash.
A ceremony was held Monday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to transfer command of the 673rd Air Base Wing from Col. Kirsten Aguilar to Col. David Wilson.
The customized house will include more than 42 specialized adaptations to help Young maneuver around the home. Including, a pull-down shelving unit, a roll-in shower, and a roll-under cooktop. The adaptations will allow Young to enjoy some of his favorite activities such as cooking.
Wordin created the app “LifeScore” to help soldiers have an alternative method for mental health services right at their fingertips. The app tracks and monitors the six domains of someone's life. These include sleep, nutrition, fitness, food, spirituality, and state of mind.
The program allows cadets to regain credits and potentially gain either a GED or high school diploma. Depending on the credits earned McPhetres said cadets could receive both certifications.
On May 13, military personnel wrapped up their training with Red Flag Alaska 22-1, a pacific air force directed field training that put participants in worldwide combat training.
After hosting a listening session in April on military bases in Alaska regarding suicide among military members, Sen. Dan Sullivan and California Rep. Jackie Speier noticed a need for additional mental health resources in the state.
Almost half of military clients at Alaska Behavioral Health are younger than 18. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic said early interaction is critical when dealing with a mental health challenge.
The Alaska National Guard is dedicating April to spreading awareness about sexual assault as part of the Department of Defense’s National Sexual Assault and Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.”
In March, Brown finished in third place in the foot division for the 2022 Iditarod Trail Invitational. It's a 1,000-mile human-powered race that follows the Iditarod trail by foot, bike or skis.
Soldiers from Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright took part in first ever regional Combat Training Center rotation at the Donnelly Training Area.
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