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Airmen, civilians from the 673d LRS save US Air Force significant amount of money
September 21, 2018 — Imagine having to make a difficult decision, which could result in either a costly outcome or saving a significant amount of money.... MORE

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 20, 2018 — September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month – a month-long reminder of our responsibility to shed light on awareness of suicide in our day-to-day lives. Progress toward this goal requires each individual to give an all-hands-on-deck effort. Everyone can play a role in prevention. An excellent way to help is by making sure that our co-workers, friends, and family feel connected. ... MORE

Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month - September 2018
September 20, 2018 — Name: A1C Cathryn Rhodes Unit: 673d Comptroller Squadron Job Description: Financial Analyst, certifies fund availability and process CED and emergency leave orders in DTS. Processed COT/IPCOT and student dependent orders. Runs the Merged Accountability & Fund Reporting (MAFR) program. Manages outstanding travel orders and performs... MORE

Fisher House opens second home away from home
September 18, 2018 — The Fisher House of Alaska hosted an opening ceremony for Fisher House II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2018. ... MORE

Bar code applications for devices; JBER be aware
September 18, 2018 — All Department of Defense personnel and families stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are being warned about new applications available for Apple and Android smart phones that can decode the 2D barcode on the common access card. ... MORE

Alaska-based service members explore Denali
September 18, 2018 — Denali National Park and Preserve hosted the 11th annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 15, which included 400 “road lottery” tickets given out to Alaska-based service members.... MORE

Spruce bark beetle sinking its teeth deeper into Alaska’s forests
September 12, 2018 — Small reddish-brown and black beetles a quarter of an inch long are sinking their teeth into Alaska’s tree population from the Kenai Peninsula to the Matanuska Valley and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.... MORE

JBER participates in 2018 National Preparedness Month
September 12, 2018 — September is National Preparedness Month and the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight is encouraging everyone on or around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to educate themselves on how to handle possible disasters-- before, during, and after.... MORE

Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF
September 10, 2018 — Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions. General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.... MORE

JBER ASAP office opens “Mock Drug Room” training space
September 10, 2018 — It would not be surprising to find stacked pizza boxes, overturned soda cans and hygiene products scattered across a teen’s or young service member’s room. These items, while commonplace, are the perfect tools for hidden caches of pills, alcohol and drug paraphernalia. To the unsuspecting parent or first sergeant these things can be overlooked,... MORE