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JBER builds new DV quarters on Richardson side
August 15, 2019 — The Northern Lights Inn on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is getting a facelift in the form of four new distinguished visitors’ suites. The project was awarded in October 2018 and is expected to be completed this autumn. ... MORE

JBER senior master sergeant recognized as one of Air Force’s 12 best
August 15, 2019 — There are nearly 500,000 Airmen in the Air Force, including National Guard and Reserve Airmen. Each year, the Air Force recognizes 12 of them for outstanding performance – an honor accompanied by a ribbon to acknowledge superior leadership, job performance and personal achievement. This year, 11th Air Force Paralegal Manager Senior Master Sgt. Sylvetris Hlongwane is one of the honorees. ... MORE

JBER Soldiers, Airmen begin joint readiness exercise
August 14, 2019 — Over the next two weeks, units from across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will participate in a Sea Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise that will include large equipment movements from the base to the Port of Alaska.... MORE

Maintainers Maintain Mission Readiness
August 13, 2019 — Fighter jets and heavies can rule the skies, but they need to get there first. It takes strict attention to detail from aircraft maintainers to service aircraft in order to launch them to the battlefield. ... MORE

Arctic Warrior Chiefs' Choice Award Winner of the Month - August 2019
August 12, 2019 — Name: A1C Cameron J. Hunter Unit: 3 MXG / Maintenance Operations Job Description: Database Manager Time in service: 2 yearsPrevious Assignments: Sheppard AFB, TXAccomplishments: Over the past two years, A1C Hunter has performed above and beyond the expectations of a young Airman. Serving as the 3rd Wing Database Manager, a Non-Commissioned... MORE

Let the hunting season begin
August 12, 2019 — Hunting season is now in session for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s service and community members interested in this outdoor activity.... MORE

Fuels Airmen Feed Thirsty Bulldogs
August 12, 2019 — Airmen assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel F-22 Raptors of the 525th Fighter Squadron (the Bulldogs) on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 9, 2019. Fuels specialists manage every aspect of the refueling every aircraft on the flight line and are responsible for operating the vehicles, equipment and storage facilities that are essential to refueling operations while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations while handling these volatile liquids. ... MORE

Preparing for safety in the school year
August 9, 2019 — With the school year rapidly approaching, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson recommends that parents begin to prepare themselves and their children for safety in the upcoming school year.... MORE

Whitewater rafting and glacier hiking with Task Force True North
August 6, 2019 — First thing on a Thursday morning, I learned I was going to be writing a story about a Task Force True North activity the following day — whitewater rafting and glacier hiking. Yes, please!... MORE

DRAGON heads south for summer
August 2, 2019 — HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Pilots flew an upgraded E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft across the international date line and into the southern hemisphere in late July.The flights prove a $1.05 aircraft billion upgrade, called DRAGON, is worthy of long-haul, international flights. DRAGON, which stands for Diminishing... MORE