• Richardson Spouses' Club revs up for 2017

    When a service member arrives at a new duty station, they report to their unit and have access to people who can help them in-process and get settled. On the other hand, the military members spouse is potentially left to figure things out alone and does not have any direct connections to their new

  • 773d CES bring the heat and keep it running

    During the harsh and cold winters of Alaska, without heat, pipes can freeze and burst, forcing whole buildings to shut down until spring.Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson deters this loss through hardworking 773d Civil Engineer Squadron employees from the Energy Management Control System, Boiler and

  • USO hosts Children’s Wellness Fair at JBER

    The USO plans to host a Children’s Wellness Fair, free and designed for the whole family, at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Buckner Physical Fitness Gym from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30. The fair, designed to promote a more wholesome lifestyle with exercise and diet, is open to anyone with base

  • SMA Visits USARAK Units at JBER and FWA

    Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey visited U.S. Army Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 21 and at Fort Wainwright Sept. 22.The visit was a planned stop before the senior enlisted Soldier in the Army headed off to Korea.

  • FONSS make historic restoration at Nike Site Summit

    Atop the frozen wilderness of Mount Gordon Lyon, past the meandering semi-compacted road which leads past the Arctic Valley ski area, stands a relic of the Cold War.Once a technological marvel, all that now remains is the gutted and overgrown infrastructure of a Nike Hercules Missile site. Built at

  • Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

    You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE

  • Flu season

    The JBER Hospital Allergy and Immunization Clinic will provide mass flu shot clinics for all Department of Defense ID card holders. Sept. 21 at Hangar 1 and Hangar 15 from 6 to 11 a.m., and on Sept. 27 at Hangar 1 from noon to 6 p.m.“We are reaching out to the community by taking care of our