Band of the Pacific brings music to Trailside

U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific ‘Northern Lights Brass’ members Staff Sgt. Tom Salyers, Staff Sgt. Jeff Dahlseng and Master Sgt. Brian Jenner field questions from Trailside Elementary School students following a March 17 ‘Music In Our Schools’ concert at the school. The Music in our Schools program brings military band members into local schools to increase awareness of musical skills and capabilities and encourage children to get involved with music. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Bedard)

Band of the Pacific brings music to Trailside

Alec Clayton, 11, of the Trailside Elementary School Honor Band, speaks with fellow trombone player Staff Sgt. Jeff Dahlseng, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, following a March 17 ‘Music In Our Schools’ peformance at the school. The musicians played a variety of music for the children, demonstrating the versatility of trombones, saxophones and other instruments. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Bedard)

USARAK Soldiers get into Fur Rondy

Col. Barry K. Williams, commander of the 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, enlists 20 new Soldiers and reenlists 10 Soldiers March 5 during the Fur Rendezvous festival in downtown Anchorage. (U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson)

USARAK Soldiers get into Fur Rondy

Anchorage citizens welcome home Soldiers of the 23rd Engineer Company (Airborne) from their yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson)

NFL star speaks about mental health, troops seek help

Herschel Walker, one of the top running backs in the history of professional football, spoke to troops about mental health Feb. 22 at the JBER Post Theater. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Tamika Dillard)

Arctic Warriors participate in Fur Rendezvous

LEFT: Don Cousins of Alberta, Canada, competes, Feb. 27, in the 2011 Fur Rondy Sled Dog Race. The three-heat 25-mile race dates back to 1946. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve White)