Articles

Dec. 7, 2017
Swing into the holiday season with JBER elementary schools

With the holiday season in full swing, service members and dependents with children have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Dec. 7, 2017
Hillberg opened Dec. 1

The Hillberg Ski Area opens its doors Dec. 1, 2017 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for patrons with base access to ski, snowboard and tube. Hillberg created their own snow and provided skiers and snowboarders a dual chairlift, sledding tow and handle tow.
Dec. 4, 2017
Bedrock of readiness: Air Force Medical Home improves access to care and supports Airmen readiness

Air Force Medical Home is a patient-centered, team-based approach to delivering primary care to patients at Air Force health facilities. As with all aspects of the Air Force Medical Service mission, maintaining service member’s medical readiness and optimizing performance is the highest priority. To
Dec. 1, 2017
Your winter responsibilities as a JBER resident

As the temperatures continue to drop and snow continues to fall, it is important for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Aurora Military Housing tenants to be aware of what is expected of them in terms of winter procedures and policies.As with any rental agreement, responsibilities are shared between
Nov. 30, 2017
Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – November 2017

Name: SSgt Ashlee CarlsonUnit: 732 AMSJob Description: CSS/Aerospace Propulsion CraftsmanTime in service: 9 years, 8 months.Previous Assignments: JB Charleston, SCAccomplishments: CCAF
Nov. 29, 2017
Air Force Special Operations medics delivered care and rebuilt infrastructure after Caribbean hurricanes

In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Irma this September, disaster relief efforts mobilized across the Caribbean as soon as the storm returned to sea. Small teams of Air Force Special Operations medics from the 27th Special Operations Wing were among the first disaster relief teams on
Nov. 29, 2017
Windows 10 rollout improves JBER readiness in more ways than one

The 673d Communication Squadron is in the midst of the Department of Defense mandate to transition to a Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline by March 31, 2018 – and there is more to this project than replacing computers.
Nov. 28, 2017
Spartans complete qualification jumps at JBER

Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, conduct airborne training over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2017. The Soldiers of 4/25 completed a series of jumps to ensure that they maintain
Nov. 28, 2017
Legacy Stripes Program takes flight

To honor the legacy service members create, an Airman in technical training saw an opportunity to generate a program resulting in the donation of more than 1,000 sought-after stripes within a six-month period.
Nov. 28, 2017
Alaska Air National Guard and Alaska Army National Guard cooperate for mass-casualty training exercise at JBER

Soldiers assigned to the 716th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company conduct mass-casualty search-and-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2017. During the exercise, JBER Airmen and Soldiers located, assessed, treated and evacuated numerous casualties while engaging and