Sept. 23, 2021
Alaska community sends first-term service members to Katmai National Park in remembrance of 9/11
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICAHRDSON, Alaska — The roaring waterfall reverberates, calling out to the residents in Katmai. Answering the call is not the traditional local, but instead a swarm of brown bears, hungrily awaiting the arrival of salmon.
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.
Sept. 20, 2021
Arctic Speaker Series Highlights Partnership
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaskan Command hosted its Arctic Speaker Series, September 16, 2021 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This month’s speakers included the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Krutnes, the Consul General of Finland, Okko-Pekka Salmimies, and the Embassy of Finland’s Defense Attaché, Colonel Petteri Seppälä. The event focused on the importance of cooperation between Arctic nations, managing resources in an era of climate change and the implications of the Arctic to Homeland Defense.
Sept. 17, 2021
'1 Geronimo' Paratroopers try out for Scout Platoon
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — JBER paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division try out for the battalion's Scout Platoon. Scout Platoon is a uniquely organized, trained and equipped unit capable of conducting reconnaissance missions in support of and in advance of the battalion.
Linking hearts with Heart Link
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — It’s no secret the military lifestyle is unique. The good news is that there’s an orientation program for new military spouses to aid with understanding acronyms, customs and courtesies, employment assistance, finances, adjusting to living in a new state, medical assistance, and everything in between.
Sept. 10, 2021
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen partner with NPS to rescue bear-mauling victim
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard Airmen partner with NPS to rescue bear-mauling victim
Sept. 8, 2021
Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys. When a bear mauled a hunter near Galena, June 10, 2019, the victim was 150 miles from a highway and more than 250 miles from the city of Nome. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, requested assistance from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing who dispatched rescue Airmen of 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons, which compose the unit’s rescue triad.
Sept. 7, 2021
3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Spouses from the 3rd Wing receive a briefing on the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System during an immersion tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2021. The E-3 Sentry holds an advanced surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform, providing an accurate picture of the battlespace. This includes both aircraft
Sept. 2, 2021
Be prepared during National Preparedness Month
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — September is National Preparedness Month and Join Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Emergency Management Flight encourages everyone to educate themselves on how to handle disasters-- before, during, and after.
Aug. 31, 2021
773d CES receives award for snow, ice control excellence
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron received their ninth Balchen/Post Award for snow and ice control excellence Aug. 16.