• Engaging drug reduction outreach nets Travis DoD award

    Travis Air Force Base’s Drug Demand Reduction Program has won the Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award for their continuous involvement in drug prevention efforts in the surrounding community.

  • Patient Advocate: Your Voice at the JBER Hospital

    When patients need someone who can look out for their best interests, the JBER hospital Patient Advocates are there to help.  Their primary job is to advocate for patient’s concerns, answer questions, help patients navigate and access our healthcare system, along with speaking on the patients behalf

  • JBER Laundry fight stains Alaska wide

    Somewhere on the long stretch of road which connects the two most populous cities in Alaska, two truckers meet for an unlikely exchange of cargo. Heading south from Fairbanks, is a trailer filled to the brim with soiled linen from various federal agencies. Within 72 hours, JBER Laundry workers of

  • 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