• Good mental health critical to readiness

    Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health

  • Task Force True North begins at JBER

    The 673d Air Base Wing and 3rd Wing have been selected to participate in the True North Program, a research study that will help commanders understand the needs of Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

  • Alaskan Raptors visit Tyndall Raptor Country

    Airmen from the 3rd Wing and F-22 Raptors from the 525th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, joined Raptors from Tyndall to train for Checkered Flag 18-1 and Combat Archer 17-03 from Nov. 6-17, 2017.

  • JBER Airmen share their story behind Levitow Award

    Two Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Airmen earned the Levitow award during Airman Leadership School and enlisted Professional Military Education which earned them the opportunity to fly in a C-17 flight simulator.

  • It’s better late than never to winterize a vehicle

    The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Automotive Skills Center provides anyone with base access the tools and space to work on their vehicle, with skilled mechanics on standby from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

  • First Lady Melania Trump visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

    First Lady Melania Trump visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 10, 2017. The First Lady was returning from a Pacific Theater tour she attended with President Donald Trump. She attended the Month of the Military Family Celebration event held at the Arctic Oasis.

  • First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

    Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,

  • Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions

    When most people think of pharmacists, they imagine a local drug store or the pharmacy counter at their military treatment facility. Those are common locations to encounter pharmacists, but many people might not know that Air Force pharmacists also provide critical deployed medical support, offering