• JBER Mobile Command Center to limit loss of life

    In the event of an aircraft crash or immediate threat such as an active shooter, accessibility to the scene and the timely relay of information can be life-saving.A three-person team from the 673d Security Forces Squadron has spearheaded an effort to ensure their unit is prepared in such an event.

  • Don’t let your decor become moose treats

    Every Halloween, moose in inhabited areas – like JBER’s housing areas – detect a scent in the air alerting them to the opportunity to add a little color to their diet – pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.

  • Stay alert for winter road condition updates

    In addition to the periodic black bear or moose obstructing traffic, Alaska winters introduce a whole new array of driving hazards such as snow, black ice, frosted windows and darkness. Preparation for these obstacles can mean the difference between life and death.“I once heard it said that safety

  • Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth

    Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental

  • Continuing an Air Force career - hope after a breast cancer diagnosis

    The pink ribbon that symbolizes National Breast Cancer Awareness might be seen as a somber image, but it also represents hope and the many survivors. As awareness, support, and research funding have increased, more and more women are surviving breast cancer and returning to their careers.

  • An evolution of change

    Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Leslie Edwards braced himself against the roaring might of an F-22 Raptor as nearly 70,000 pounds of thrust threatened to rip his signature red-and-black Tuskegee Airmen cap from atop his head – a dramatic change from the propeller aircraft of his day.