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STOP MOVEMENT for the Hawaiian Islands
August 23, 2018 — STOP MOVEMENT for the Hawaiian Islands Applicable to Total Force For: MAJCOM, Force Support Squadron Commanders (FSS/CC), Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Chief/Superintendent (Ensure a copy is provided to your Civilian Personnel Functions) Effective immediately, a stop movement of personnel to the Hawaiian Islands, has been issued for both TDY and... MORE

National Guard’s Arctic Eagle exercise offers extreme cold-weather training opportunities
March 6, 2018 — Approximately 600 Guardsmen from the United States and Canada participated in training at the Donnelly Training Area as part of Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018, from Feb. 25 to March 8.... MORE

Alaska National Guard’s exercise Arctic Eagle tests radiological response in Valdez
February 28, 2018 — More than 200 Air and Army National Guard service members travelled by ferry, plane and vehicle to the outlying community of Valdez, Alaska, to participate in a portion of exercise Arctic Eagle, Feb. 20-26, 2018. Arctic Eagle is a statewide exercise involving national, state and local agencies designed to provide opportunities for 1,100... MORE

Real-world fuel spill in Valdez prompts National Guard response
February 26, 2018 — While in Valdez, taking part in Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018, Guardsmen from the 103rd Civil Support Team, Alaska National Guard, and Washington National Guard Homeland Response Force worked with first responders after a real-life diesel fuel tanker truck crashed near a water way.... MORE

Alaska Military Youth Academy to graduate 146 cadets
February 22, 2018 — The Alaska Military Youth Academy will celebrate more than 24 years of service to the State of Alaska and a milestone of almost 5,500 graduates during the graduation of 146 cadets of Class 2018-1 from its ChalleNGe program Friday, Feb. 23rd. ... MORE

Wreaths Across America Event to be Held at JBER
December 15, 2017 — On Saturday, 16 December, 2017, a Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony will be hosted at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in... MORE

Disposition of Personal Effects
August 22, 2017 — 1st Lt Kurt N. Mann, 3rd Maintenance Squadron, is authorized to make disposition of the personal effects of SSgt Geremy Koyle 3rd Operations Support Squadron as stated in AFI 34-501. Any person or persons having claims for or against the estate of the deceased should contact Mann at extension 552-8790. MORE

Improved F-22 Operational Efficiency Public Hearing Scheduled
August 4, 2017 — Release of EIS for Improved F-22 Operational Efficiency Public Hearing Scheduled The United States Air Force is holding a public hearing to invite comment on the Proposal to Improve F-22 Operational Efficiency at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on August 4, 2017.... MORE

Buckner undergoes locker room upgrades
July 13, 2017 — The Buckner Fitness Center locker room project has entered Phase II. The 673d Force Support Squadron is asking patrons to use Polar Paradise Pool locker rooms during the project. Phase II consists of: Expanded entry ways for ADA access New LED lights A new pool arctic entry A new family changing room for fitness pool guests New shower plumbing ... MORE

Changes to the Processing of Soldiers’ Personnel Claims, effective 5 July 2017
June 26, 2017 — The Army has created a new office at Fort Knox to process Soldiers’ claims for personal property losses incident to government service – the Center for Personnel Claims Support (CPCS). These claims are known as personnel claims, and include claims for loss or damage to household goods and privately owned vehicles during PCS shipment, or while... MORE