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Jan. 11, 2018
Spartan paratroopers go airborne over JBER

Spartan paratroopers go airborne over JBER
Jan. 10, 2018
LOX and load: Fuels Airmen breathe life into aviation

As a C-17 Globemaster III gains altitude, air pressure decreases, reducing the amount of oxygen in a pilot’s blood. If unprepared, permanent damage to vital organs can happen within minutes. To prevent this, aircrew rely upon liquid oxygen. Airmen from the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels
Jan. 10, 2018
JBER education centers provide untapped resources

Military life can be busy, but finding the time to take advantage of the many educational opportunities available to military members can set an individual up for long-term success.Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s two education centers assist Department of Defense personnel, their families, and
Jan. 10, 2018
iSportsman; safeguarding JBER’s community

Conservation, along with fish and wildlife management, for the more than 70,000 acres Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson occupies is no small feat.
Jan. 10, 2018
JBER Airmen ready when tires hit the tarmac

At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the Wheel and Tire Shop is responsible for far more than meets the eye.
Jan. 10, 2018
Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3)

“I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Jan. 9, 2018
AFE Airmen maintain pilot safety

For every pilot in the air, there are Airmen on the ground ensuring their equipment is well-maintained and operable.
Jan. 5, 2018
Medically ready to be mission ready

From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Jan. 3, 2018
773rd Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen clear the JBER flight line

Air Force snow plow operators assigned to the 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron pass a C-5 Galaxy while clearing the flight line during the first heavy snowfall of the year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 3, 2018. The civil engineer Airmen work continuously in any climate to keep the
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.