Fort Richardson News

Gwen Willis was not afraid to raise her voice. "I'm a loud Sicilian as it is," she proclaimed.

At a time when President Obama is getting ready to unveil a new strategy to deal with the Taliban, the U.S. military in the eastern Afghan province of Khost are already trying a different approach.

After flying nearly 2,900 hours in Kosovo while supporting more than 1,100 missions, the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, returned to Alaska Nov.

President Barack Obama spoke to a hanger full of airman and soldiers at Elmendorf Air Force Base Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2009.

Corporal James 'Jamie' T. Lindsey was honored by the community at two locations last week for his service to our nation.

Fort Wainwright's Stryker Brigade has a new commander. Col. Todd Wood took command of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry, from Col.

Submitted by Billy Hackett on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 06:34. President Barack Obama was greeted by wild cheering and applause Thursday during his first -- and very short -- visit to Alaska.

By Suzanne Brownlow and Maggie Pondolfino Two years ago, we stood in a gymnasium on Fort Richardson to welcome our sons home from Iraq.

Jolene Twohy, 27, is a combat medic in the Army and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Pioneer Homes and VA Near Agreement on Free Meds Dave Donaldson, APRN a ' Juneau The Pioneer Homes, the statea TMs assisted living facilities, and the Veteransa TM Administration are close to a permanent agreement that will provide free prescribed medicine to veterans who live in the facilities.

Julian Berisford sits with his wife, Gina, and their daughter, Mya. The 25-year-old Wheeling, WV resident was killed Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Afghanistan.

Under the bright lights inside Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Fort Richardson Army Post Oct.

Last time he spoke with Alaska reporters, Col. Michael Howard, commander of the deployed 4th Brigade Combat Team , 25th Infantry Division, reported temperatures of 100 degrees, an agriculture system in terrible shape and a savage Taliban enemy.

Kelley and Spc. Brian Maerz kiss at the altar after renewing their wedding vows during the Strong Bonds Training for Couples three-day retreat Sept.

Walking past the onion-domed St. Michael's Cathedral in Sitka this Alaska Day weekend, I was struck by the kaleidoscope of costumes.

The 4th Brigade Combat Team from Fort Richardson is seven months into a one-year deployment in Afghanistan.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska As our troops continue to go back and forth fighting the war against terror, the effects are putting a strain on soldiers.

Army officials say the process of combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson into one joint operation will begin early next year.

A Fort Richardson-based soldier is scheduled to receive the Purple Heart for combat injuries suffered in Iraq in 2004.

For better and sometimes worse, alcohol is a common battle buddy. Troops use it to celebrate after a long deployment and to self-medicate when the euphoria fades, leaving only stress, emotions and memories.