Dec. 28, 2017 Don’t burn yourself out of house and home Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a byproduct of burning fuel like coal, oil, gas and wood. It has the potential to kill if not taken seriously.
Dec. 27, 2017 Winterfest 2017 The Hillberg Ski Area hosts Winterfest, a winter solstice celebration for anyone with base access, with a plethora of events from noon to as late as 8 p.m. at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 21, 2017.
Dec. 27, 2017 Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2) Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Dec. 21, 2017 Alaskan Aggressors support PACAF 5th Gen readiness Training never stops, at least not for the 354th Fighter Wing’s 18th Aggressor Squadron. The unit works tirelessly year-round to support continuous combat readiness and enhance U.S. and partner nations’ skills and capabilities.
Dec. 20, 2017 Annual PHA includes new component A significant change was made to the Department of Defense-mandated Periodic Health Assessment directly affecting most non-flying personnel military members beginning August 1, 2017.
Dec. 20, 2017 Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1) This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves.Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a
Dec. 19, 2017 Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the
Dec. 18, 2017 Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – December 2017 Name: A1C Caleb J. Trent Unit: 673 FSS Job Description: Outbound Assignment Technician Time in service: 18 months Previous Assignments: Keesler AFB Accomplishments: - Joining JBER Honor Guard- Joining the Air Force- Completing online college courses- Completing CDC's- Becoming a PTL- Becoming the
Dec. 18, 2017 3rd ASOS Airmen hone marksmanship skills at JBER Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, conduct small-arms live-fire sustainment training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 29, 2017. During the live-fire training exercise, the 3rd ASOS Airmen honed their marksmanship skills, transitioning between firing the M9
Dec. 18, 2017 Chaplain assistant supports mission at JBER Behind every chaplain at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is a chaplain assistant ready and willing to bridge the gap between enlisted personnel and chaplains.