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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

JBER Fire Fighters and the Alaska Division of Forestry Supress Wildfire
May 6, 2017 — The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire Department and the Alaska Division of Forestry worked together to contain a wildfire in an unpopulated area near Vandenberg Avenue and Arctic Warrior Drive, at 2:40 p.m., today. JBER emergency responders contained the blaze and suppressed it from spreading any further at 4:30 p.m.There were no casualties or... MORE

Prescribed burns planned at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
April 26, 2017 — The Alaska Division of Forestry is planning prescribed burning on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson starting on May 1. Crews from the Division of Forestry, Chugach National Forest and JBER Fire Department will all take part in the operation. The burns will target grassy fuels present on approximately 1,775 acres of military training ranges. The... MORE

NOISE ADVISORY - EOD Conducting Demolition Operations
February 16, 2017 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal will make some noise today, conducting demolition operations from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This training will happen on the Elmendorf side of JBER. ... MORE

Noise Advisory - Live Fire Training
February 7, 2017 — Residents in and around the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson area may hear elevated levels of training noise as Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division take to the field for live-fire training over the next few weeks. High-explosive demolition charges up to 114 pounds will be detonated... MORE

Noise Advisory - Live Fire Training
February 2, 2017 — Residents in and around the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson area may hear elevated levels of training noise as Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division take to the field for live-fire training over the next few weeks. Artillery rounds will be fired into the Eagle River Flats impact area between 8... MORE

U.S. Army Alaska bans marijuana events for Soldiers
September 28, 2016 — U.S. Army Alaska today issued a commanding general policy letter prohibiting Alaska-based soldier attendance at marijuana, cannabis or hemp fairs, festivals, conventions and similar events. These types of events typically involve, but are not limited to, promoting the use of marijuana and disseminating information on the growing and processing of... MORE