JBER students plant a tree for Arbor Day
Aurora Elementary School 5th grade students celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 18. 673d Air Base Wing and JBER commander Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer, Alaska State Community Forester Stephen Nickels and JBER ecologist Charlene Johnson were on hand to deliver remarks and information regarding Alaska trees and the importance of environmental conservation. (U.S. Air Force photos/Alejandro Pena)