New 477th Fighter Group seeks applicants Published March 11, 2008 ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 477th Fighter Group, Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals for full and part-time positions. More than 25 career fields are available including pilots, medical technicians, engineers, mission support and maintenance personnel. No previous experience is necessary. In the Reserve, your career field, duty location, bonus and pay grade are all guaranteed in writing prior to your enlistment. Some of the benefits include money for college, additional income and specialized training. The Reserve also offers full time medical and dental insurance for you and your family. If you are currently serving on active duty, the Palace Chase program allows active duty officers and airmen to voluntarily transfer from active military service to the Reserve. The member's remaining active duty service commitment or term of enlistment may be waived, for approved applicants, in exchange for the member's agreement to participate in a Selected Reserve. The Palace Front program is a transfer program which allows active duty Air Force officers and enlisted members to transfer from active duty to the Reserve the day after separation from the Air Force. To confirm elgibility, active duty members should contact Master Sgt. Frederick Transburg at 552-3595. All other interested personnel should contact Master Sgt. Robert Bazor at 552-4290.