United States Army Alaska
Hometown: Fort Richardson, AK, US
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Featured Video
Don't Text and Drive PSA
Short Public Service Announcement about the dangers of texting while driving. Available in high definition.
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 03.05.2013
Recent Photos
(602 votes; 2.95)
Stryker Brigade aims for more combat lifesaversSoldiers with the Brigade Troops Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, take the final written test of the combat lifesaver course at...
Photo by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 03.07.2013
5-1st Cavalry celebrates 180 years of serviceU.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Frankenberg, left, the senior Noncommissioned officer of the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team,...
Photo by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 03.01.2013
Nepal army aviators visit 16th CABAviation officers with the Nepalese army are given a tour of Fort Wainwright’s Hangar 1 by members of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade during a weeklong visit as...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | USARAK | 02.19.2013
Arctic Wolves volunteer at local elementary schoolStaff Sgt. Brandon Hiller and Spc. Shannakay Powell, both with Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team,...
Photo by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 02.08.2013
Leadership seminar for Arctic WolvesLt. Gen. Thomas Burnette, retired, talks to the leadership of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, about counterinsurgency operations during a...
Photo by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 02.07.2013
Cavalry soldiers give back to Fairbanks communityA U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division unloads food donated by the Soldiers of 5th...
Courtesy Photo | 1BCT-25ID | 01.25.2013
Recent Video
(39 votes; 3.79)
Don't Text and Drive PSAShort Public Service Announcement about the dangers of texting while driving. Available in high definition.
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 03.05.2013
Army Sexual Assault Prevention PSAThe 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division held an educational sexual assault prevention program on Fort Wainwright, AK to make Soldiers aware that...
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 01.23.2013
Arctic live MEDEVAC TrainingSoldiers from 1st battalion 5th infantry regiment, 1st Stryker brigade combat team, 25th infantry division, train in the art of live medical evacuation or MEDEVAC...
Video by Sgt. Sean Callahan | 1BCT-25ID | 01.15.2013
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division...Col. Brian Reed and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray Lewis wish the Arctic Wolf Soldiers, Families, and Fairbanks community Happy Holidays. Available in high definition.
Video by Spc. Andrew Geisler | 1BCT-25ID | 12.19.2012
9th Army Band Holiday Concert 2012The U.S. Army Alaska's 9th Army Band,Fort Wainwright, AK, performs a free Holiday concert for the Fairbanks area community, Dec. 18, 2012.
Video by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | USARAK | 12.18.2012
9th Army Band Holiday Concert 2012The 9th Army Band, Fort Wainwright, AK, performs a free Holiday concert for the Fairbanks area community, Dec. 18, 2012.
Video by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | USARAK | 12.18.2012
Recent News Stories
(110 votes; 3.11)
Nepal army aviators visit 16th CABAviation officers from Nepal’s army visited their U.S. Army counterparts in the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade last month as part of a “subject matter expert...
Story by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | USARAK | 03.13.2013
Stryker Brigade aims for more combat lifesaversThe 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, is making a push to qualify combat lifesavers to increase the brigade's medical readiness.
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 03.11.2013
5-1st Cavalry celebrates 180 years of serviceSoldiers of the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division celebrated the regiment’s birthday in a ceremony at Fort...
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 03.01.2013
Arctic Warrior named Army Career Counselor of the Year
Every year the Secretary of the Army recognizes the service’s most outstanding career counselors for achievements in support of retention efforts and outstanding...
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 02.11.2013
Every year the Secretary of the Army recognizes the service’s most outstanding career counselors for achievements in support of retention efforts and outstanding...
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 02.11.2013
Arctic Wolves volunteer at local elementary schoolSoldiers from Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, spent the evening of Feb. 8...
Story by Sgt. Michael Blalack | 1BCT-25ID | 02.08.2013
Cavalry soldiers give back to Fairbanks communityThe soldiers of 5th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, responded to the brigade commander’s call for Stryker...
Courtesy Story | 1BCT-25ID | 01.25.2013
Recent Audio
(7 votes; 2.43)
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...
