Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Commentaries

Junior NCOs: critical linchpin to stronger warfighters

Maj. Gen. Bryan R. Owens — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:55:18 GMT

During my first seven months leading America's Arctic Warriors, I have been very impressed with the

Canadian Red at the Iditarod

Capt Cynthia Duchene — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:03:36 GMT

Commonly known as The Last Great Race on earth, The Iditarod is a dog sled race that traverses more

JBER Airman meets senior Joint, Air Force leadership

Airman 1st Class Calvin Stewart — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 23:33:39 GMT

Washington, D.C., our nation's capital; a place where our nation's top leaders, civilian and

America's New Greatest Generation

Army Col. Michael J. Forsyth — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:59:28 GMT

I hear it often stated that today's generation is nothing but slackers only concerned about

Have you really joined the Air Force yet?

Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:38:38 GMT

For those of us in uniform, particularly enlisted members, memories of how we came to be in the

Shields issues holiday safety message

Army Maj. Gen. Michael Shields — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:33:00 GMT

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year to give thanks and visit with family and friends,

Bruckbauer encourages rest, relaxation, gratitude this holiday season

Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:26:47 GMT

As we reflect on the past year and gear up for the next, Stacye and I want to take the time to once

Bruckbauer issues holiday message

Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:55:13 GMT

For nearly 400 years, Americans from all walks of life have gathered together sometime during the

Resilience can take many forms, not all of them religious

Senior Airman Ross A. Whitley — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 23:18:44 GMT

"Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit," wrote philosopher Bernard

Base web page offers one stop shopping for resiliency support

Air Force Col Brian Bruckbauer — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:13:14 GMT

When JBER personnel experience personal tragedies, feel burned out or become depressed, or simply

JBER Airman recalls security forces heroism

Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:30:29 GMT

Having recently arrived in Kabul, I will say it has been an eventful and busy time already. This

Shields talks antiterrorism

Army Maj. Gen. Michael Shields — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:18:07 GMT

The protection of our Soldiers, civilian and family members is my greatest concern. The Department

Tips for the catch of a lifetime

Jeremiah Erickson — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:33:55 GMT

So, you've heard about the incredible salmon fishing opportunities in Alaska and you want to get in

Shields calls for a safe Independence Day

Army Maj. Gen. Michael Shields — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:26:18 GMT

This Independence Day marks our nation's 238th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of

Duffy says farewell to JBER, Alaska

Air Force Col. Brian Duffy — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:03:01 GMT

Arctic Warriors,As my family and I prepare to bid our farewell in the next few days, I'd like to

Stay alive (and out of jail) this summer

Chris McCann — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:34:05 GMT

Alaska is an outdoorsman's dream, and many service members stationed here take full advantage - as

Drink up: JBER public tap water quality is top-notch

Bioenvironmental Engineering — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:43:00 GMT

Commentary by Doyon Utilities and 673d Bioenvironmental Engineering SquadronA water utility seldom

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Air Force Col. Brian P. Duffy — Thu, 22 May 2014 20:32:37 GMT

On May 26, we will pause to mark the 146th official observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was

Rapid Raptor moves JBER F-22s closer to the fight

Air Force 2nd Lt. Michael Trent Harrington — Fri, 16 May 2014 00:05:38 GMT

The Rapid Raptor capability measured in the past three Polar Force exercises enables F-22 Raptors to

‘Sexual assault prevention is our job 24/7’

Air Force Col. David Nahom — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:31:55 GMT

Each April, the Air Force observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month to increase