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Featured Video
CH-47F Arrives in Alaska
CH-47F arrives at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Produced by Sgt. Sean Callahan. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. Sean Callahan | 1BCT-25ID | 10.31.2012
Recent Photos
(596 votes; 2.95)
C/3-21 Fire Team LFXSoldiers from C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment take up an over-watch position with the M240b machine gun during a fire team live fire training event...
Photo by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 10.30.2012
Fire Support ExerciseAn M777 howitzer is used by artillerymen in C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment during a live fire exercise at the Yukon Training Area near Eielson...
Photo by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 10.25.2012
Law Enformcement CertificationLt. William McKillican, the Watch Commander at the Fort Wainwright Directorate of Emergency Services, gives military police students instruction on the proper use and...
Photo by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 10.23.2012
Training Arctic LeadersSoldiers with the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a tactical movement, while pulling an ahkio...
Photo by Spc. Micheal Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 10.19.2012
Soldiers send off Army 10 Miler runnerSpc. Vanessa Cardenas gives high-fives to her fellow soldiers during a small send-off ceremony at the Fairbanks International Airport, Oct 18. Cardenas and several...
Photo by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 10.19.2012
Soldiers send-off 10-Miler runnerSpc. Vanessa Cardenas waves goodbye to her fellow soldiers during a small send-off ceremony at the Fairbanks International Airport. Cardenas and several other...
Photo by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 10.18.2012
Recent Video
(37 votes; 3.83)
CH-47F Arrives in AlaskaCH-47F arrives at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Produced by Sgt. Sean Callahan. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. Sean Callahan | 1BCT-25ID | 10.31.2012
2-8 Field Artillery Live-Fire Training2-8 Field Artillery Live-Fire Training at Yukon Training Area, Alaska. Soundbites from Sgt. Thomas Curley, Staff Sgt. Jason Kelly, Maj. Eric Harrelson. Produced by...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 10.31.2012
1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment Team Leader CourseThe Team Leaders of 1-24 take part in a Team Leader Course held on Fort Wainwright, AK. 1st Sgt. of Charlie Company, 1-24 IN Hometown - Pennsylvania/ 1st Sgt. Bryan...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 10.19.2012
1/25th SBCT Medics Train for Expert Field Medical Badge TestMedics from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division practice their field medical skills at Fort Wainwright, Alaska’s Combined Arms Collective...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 10.11.2012
1/25th SBCT Winter Safety MessageCol. Brian Reed and CSM Ray Lewis give a winter safety message to the soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division from Fort Wainwright,...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 10.03.2012
1/25th SBCT Welcome VideoCol. Brian Reed and CSM Ray Lewis welcome new soldiers to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and Fort Wainwright, AK. Available in High...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 10.03.2012
Recent News Stories
(107 votes; 3.11)
Training Arctic LeadersJunior noncommissioned officers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division trained on the basics of...
Courtesy Story | 1BCT-25ID | 10.24.2012
NWTC honors one of its own Ceremony provides a touching...After 28 years of dedicated service to the military as a civilian employee, Mrs. Terri Crowson was showered with gifts and well wishes at a retirement ceremony Oct....
Story by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | USARAK | 10.16.2012
Arctic medics train for Expert Field Medical BadgeOver the last few weeks, medics from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, have been training in preparation for a trip to Schofield Barracks,...
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 10.16.2012
JBER honors National Hispanic Heritage MonthSoldiers and airmen gathered together inside Hangar 1 on Joint base Elmendorf-Richardson Oct. 12 to recognize the contributions made by the Hispanic community in the...
Story by Staff Sgt. Matthew Winstead | USARAK | 10.12.2012
Alaska paratroopers transfer Afghanistan mission to...The Alaska-based 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division officially transfers its operations in Afghanistan Oct. 6 to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team,...
Courtesy Story | USARAK | 10.06.2012
Deputy commander enables return of elite arctic trainingThe soldiers of the 75th Ranger Regiment are recognized as some of the best trained, experienced and lethal troops. Their precision night raids into enemy territories...
Story by Sgt. Thomas Duval | 1BCT-25ID | 10.02.2012
Recent Audio
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Command Sgt. Maj. Lewis radio interview
Command Sgt. Maj. Lewis discussed the recent Brigade run with Winn Mete from "Base Alpah Kilo" Radio.
Courtesy Audio | 1BCT-25ID | 09.18.2012
Command Sgt. Maj. Lewis discussed the recent Brigade run with Winn Mete from "Base Alpah Kilo" Radio.
Courtesy Audio | 1BCT-25ID | 09.18.2012
Radio interview with Staff Sgt. Ogg
Staff Sgt. Ogg talks with Winn Mete about being a Combat Medic during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011-2012.
Audio by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 08.10.2012
Staff Sgt. Ogg talks with Winn Mete about being a Combat Medic during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011-2012.
Audio by Capt. John Farmer | 1BCT-25ID | 08.10.2012
109th Transportation Company
109th Transportation Company turns a valuable mission into a real life training exercise.
Audio by Sgt. Tamika Dillard | USARAK | 05.18.2012
109th Transportation Company turns a valuable mission into a real life training exercise.
Audio by Sgt. Tamika Dillard | USARAK | 05.18.2012
65th Explosive Ordinance Detachment
65th Explosive Ordinance Detachment audio package.
Audio by Master Sgt. Eric Reinhardt | USARAK | 05.09.2012
65th Explosive Ordinance Detachment audio package.
Audio by Master Sgt. Eric Reinhardt | USARAK | 05.09.2012
Canadian Mountain Ops OIC
Chelsea Braybrook, Canadian Mountain Operations platoon commander, discusses her visit to the Northern Warfare Training Center
Audio by Maj. Joel Anderson | USARAK | 03.21.2012
Chelsea Braybrook, Canadian Mountain Operations platoon commander, discusses her visit to the Northern Warfare Training Center
Audio by Maj. Joel Anderson | USARAK | 03.21.2012
Maj. McDonald
Maj. McDonald answers questions about the Northern Warfare Training Center,
Audio by Maj. Joel Anderson | USARAK | 03.21.2012
Maj. McDonald answers questions about the Northern Warfare Training Center,
Audio by Maj. Joel Anderson | USARAK | 03.21.2012
Recent Publications
March edition of the brigad newsletter for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, "Arctic Wolves." The brigade is currently deployed to southern...
March issue of the Afghan National Security Forces Development journal from Task Force Arctic Wolves. This journal highlights lessons learned and effective techniques for...
The February issue of the Afghan National Security Forces development journal. This journal highlights lessons learned and techniques and tactics used by Security Forces...
The February issue of the Wolves' Den. The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division newsletter, bringing you stories, photos, and important information...
Podcasts
A cornerstone of America's Army where Army values and mission-focused training coexist with the grandeur of life in Alaska to forge Ready Units, Strong families, and Arctic Tough Leaders. USARAK is an experience of a...
