Nov. 2, 2016 673d SFS participates in Pumpkin Patrol Members of the 673d SFS participated in Pumpkin Patrol, Oct. 31, 2016. Pumpkin Patrol is an annual event which provides an increased police presence throughout base housing – affording candy enthusiasts a secure environment to trick-or-treat.
Nov. 1, 2016 JBER conducts exercise Polar Force 17-1 Exercise Polar Force 17-1 tests the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission and to employ forces and weapons systems.
Nov. 1, 2016 JBER provides immunizations during Alaska Flu season Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious virus that spreads around the United States annually, but usually peaks between October and May. It is projected that Alaska’s flu season will spike between January and April.Because the vaccine loses effectiveness after a few months, the JBER
Oct. 31, 2016 Trunk or Treat at the Arctic Oasis Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson candy enthusiasts trick-or-treat during Trunk or Treat at the Arctic Oasis, Oct. 28, 2016. JBER Halloween aficionados decorated their vehicles and handed out candy during Trunk or Treat as attendees voted on the best-decorated trunk. Trick-or-treaters also
Oct. 31, 2016 Costume Fun Run Service members and families participate in a costume fun run in Hangar 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2016. The run was a mile long and prizes were awarded to the top three finishers as well as best adult and child costumes.
Oct. 31, 2016 Buckner PFC hosts second JBER Intramural Swim Meet Buckner Physical Fitness Center hosted the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Intramural Swim Meet 2, Oct. 28, 2016. Thirty people participated in 28 events during the final swim meet of the year. Scores from swim meet 1 and 2 were combined to determine first, second and third place winner.
Oct. 31, 2016 673d SFS conduct M240 machine gun training Members of the 673d Security Forces Squadron participate in sustainment training on the Grezelka range at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 27, 2016. Security Forces members regularly train on the use and upkeep of weapons throughout the year.
Oct. 28, 2016 Alaska celebrates 2016 Navy Ball Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Bull (SEAL) from Navy Special Warfare detachment, Kodiak receives the first slice of cake as the guest of honor at Alaska's 2016 Navy Ball. This year, the oldest and the youngest member, Lt. Cmdr. Jere Hawn and Seaman Alan Beacham cut the cake in honor of the 241st