An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

354 OSS AMF maintains flight line integrity during RF-A 21-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Rodgers, 354th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management Flight shift lead, uses a computer in his vehicle during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 21, 2021. In addition to keeping the airfield safe, airfield management Airmen also manage the airfield driving program, ensuring people who drive on the airfield are qualified and know what they are doing, and log flight plan data to keep an accurate record of flying hours.

Details Download

Arctic Paratroopers and HIMARS Build Combat Power During Northern Edge 21

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, conduct a live fire from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during exercise Northern Edge 21, May 11, 2021. Northern Edge is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command sponsored, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces led U.S. joint field training exercise scheduled for May 3-14, 2021, in locations in and around Alaska that uses realistic scenarios to improve joint combat readiness.

Details Download

18th AGRS, joint partners replicate adversary tactics for Northern Edge 2021

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron take off May 6, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities during NE21. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.

Details Download

18th AGRS, joint partners replicate adversary tactics for Northern Edge 2021

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcos assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron take off May 6, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities during NE21. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in the joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.

Details Download

Spartans Compete During Innovation Arena

A paratrooper with 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (A), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, demonstrates his idea of a virtual reality training system to leadership during a SPARwerx presentation event at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 14, 2021. SPARwerx is the digital technology innovation cell within the brigade allowing a medium for paratroopers to bring solutions to challenges faced in an Arctic environment.

Details Download

1-25th ARB welcomes spring with aerial gunnery range

A rearmed and refueled AH-64 Apache from the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment prepares to take off from the Firebird LZ Forward Arming and Refueling Point in the Yukon Training Area near Fort Wainwright April 13, 2021. Support crews from the 1-25th ARB set up the FARP for the battalion’s live-fire aerial gunnery on McMahon Range April 12-22.

Details Download

Half fleet-full throttle: Eielson finishes strong during AG 21-2

Twenty five F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing assemble on the flightline prior to taking off during Arctic Gold (AG) 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 7, 2021. AG 21-2 is a Phase I and Phase II readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly generate and deploy F-35A Lightning II aircraft, cargo and supporting personnel.

Details Download

B-52 Bombers deploy to Guam for Bomber Task Force Deployment

Twenty five F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing assemble on the flightline prior to taking off during Arctic Gold (AG) 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 7, 2021. AG 21-2 is a Phase I and Phase II readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly generate and deploy F-35A Lightning II aircraft, cargo and supporting personnel.

Details Download

Greely welcomes Rotational Forces from California National Guard

A Soldier from the California State National Guard’s 330th Military Police Company signs for her lodging key from Department of Public Works employee Ms. Martha Kimball at the Fort Greely Barracks March 30. The group of Soldiers have mobilized to support security efforts led by the 100th Missile Defense Brigade and the 49th Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greely.

Details Download

COMPACAF Visits Eielson, Talks Arctic Strategy and PACAF Future

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and PACAF Command Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe listen to an Airman’s question during an all call at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 19, 2021. The all call served as an open forum for PACAF leaders to discuss operations in the Pacific theater and to address questions and concerns directly from Airmen.

Details Download

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts research, collects valuable high-latitude data to expand knowledge of remote Arctic region

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star transits the Gastineau Channel to moor up in Juneau, Alaska, on Feb. 12, 2021. The Seattle-based vessel arrived in Juneau for a logistics stop as the crew neared the end of their months-long Arctic deployment conducting scientific research and protecting the nation's maritime sovereignty and security throughout the polar region.

Details Download

Spartan Paratroopers harness biometric technology

Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, “Spartan Brigade,” conducted an offensive operation to capture a high value target during exercise Arctic Warrior 21, Feb. 11, 2021, at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. The Spartan Brigade is the only airborne infantry brigade combat team in the Arctic and Pacific theaters, providing the combatant commander with the unique capability to project an expeditionary force by air.

Details Download

Spartan Paratroopers Kick Off Arctic Warrior 21

A paratrooper with 3rd Battalion, 509th parachute infantry regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, secures his equipment during an airfield-seizure operation at Donnelley Training Area, Alaska, Feb., 7, 2021. Paratroopers will spend approximately ten days in the Alaskan cold conducting a near-peer combat scenario beginning with an airborne operation to secure an airfield.

Details Download

Spartans kick off Arctic Warrior 21

Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th parachute infantry regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, descend from the sky during an airfield-seizure operation at Donnelley Training Area, Alaska, Feb., 7, 2021. Paratroopers will spend approximately ten days in the Alaskan cold conducting a near-peer combat scenario beginning with an airborne operation to secure an airfield.

Details Download

Fort Greely senior leaders set standard by receiving COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely Deputy to the Garrison Commander, Mr. Richard Fromm receives the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 28 at the Fort Greely Clinic. The Food and Drug Administration, under Emergency Use Authorization, has authorized the use of a COVID-19 vaccine after careful and rigorous testing and trials. The Department of Defense has full confidence in the safety and efficiency of the vaccine and although receiving it is completely voluntary, the command team at Fort Greely highly encourages becoming a recipient to protect your health, your family and our surrounding community.

Details Download

SERE specialists conquer the arctic

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesse Cash, a 66th Training Squadron, Detachment 1 survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) specialist demonstrates how to cut out a block of hard-packed snow at Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska, Jan. 11, 2021. The snow blocks were used to construct a wind-wall to shelter students’ tents during the first night of training.

Details Download

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10)

Nation’s sole heavy icebreaker arrives in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, for first visit since 2013

Details Download

Spartan Medics and Physicians Receive First Vaccinations

Sgt. Jason Hidlebaugh, a combat medic with 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), receives a tag on his wrist after getting his COVID-19 vaccine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Jan. 04, 2021. Hidlebaugh is the first Paratrooper at JBER to receive the vaccine.

Details Download

The Alaska National Guard safely delivers Christmas gifts to three remote villages, honoring Op Santa 65-year tradition

An Alaska Army National Guard Ch-47 Chinook helicopter departs Bryant Army Airfield Dec. 11 on it's way to Nanwalek to deliver Christmas gifts to the children of the village for Operation Santa Claus 2020. Operation Santa Claus is an Alaska National Guard annual community outreach program that provides Christmas gifts, books, school supplies and stocking stuffers to children in rural Alaskan communities. This year marks the 65th year of the program, which began in 1956 after the village of St. Mary's experienced a year of hardship and the Alaska Air National Guard flew in gifts and supplies donated by the local community. The Alaska National Guard was able to continue the tradition this year and safely provide gifts despite COVID-19.

Details Download

Eielson concludes Phase I exercise, launches 12 F-35As

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. Twelve jets were launched consecutively demonstrating the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy fifth-generation assets.

Details Download