• JBER Hosts youth shotgun league

    Neon-orange clay pigeons fly the coop, as members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Clay Bears yell, “Pull,” at the JBER Trap and Skeet range. Either through gravity or pinpoint accuracy a sea of shattered disks coats the trap and skeet range with the orange afterglow of the clay plumage.The

  • JBER observes drug-free campaign in October

    It’s been nearly 30 years since the first National Red Ribbon Campaign was hosted by the National Family Partnership.The red satin ribbon – evolved from red badges once worn to honor the commitment of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent – continues to raise awareness of

  • Be ready for anything in Alaska

    National Preparedness Month is coming to a close, but winter is just beginning – bringing with it a slew of risks military personnel may be unfamiliar with.National Preparedness Month is an opportunity for us to refocus on the threats we confront, what we can do to be ready," said Air Force Capt.

  • Intramural wrestling meet

    Service members participate in an intramural wrestling meet at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Buckner Fitness Center, Sept. 14, 2016. The participants were split into six different weight categories and medals were awarded to the top two in each category.

  • Arctic Warrior Top Three perform random act of kindness

    Members of the Arctic Warrior Top Three performed their first random act of kindness through the Pay It Forward Initiative at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 16, 2016.Junior enlisted service members and spouses of service members E-4 and below were given gift cards in various denominations as

  • Wild blue Yonder

     Airman 1st Class Matthew Simmons, 3rd Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, is a Youtuber by the name ‘WildBlueYonder’ and makes videos discussing the Air Force and topics like policy, tradition, programs and more -- always keeping operational security in mind. Simmons started his

  • Air Force Celebrates 69th Birthday

    Airman Basic Zachary Barber, 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, parachute rigger, and Air Force Lt. Col. James Atchley, 673d Contracting Squadron, commander were selected as the ceremonial cake-cutters Sept 16 in celebration of the Air Force's 69th birthday. It is customary for the Airmen with the

  • Don’t pay for school, get some scholarships

    The Arctic Warrior Airman’s Advisory Council is hosting an essay contest in which the three best essays will each be given a $100 scholarship. “This is a great opportunity for all Airmen to gain scholarship essay writing experience for future scholarship applications,” said Senior Airman Jetro

  • Summer is leaving, basketball is coming

    The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson intramural basketball league kicks off next month, and now’s the time to register for it and other basketball opportunities available to service members.The intramural league will begin with the preseason tournament Oct. 1, said Katherine Hunt, a sports specialist

  • JBER hosts POW-MIA ceremony

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosted a POW-MIA ceremony at the Alaska National Guard Armory, Sept. 16, 2016. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker proclaimed Sept. 16, as POW/MIA Recognition Day. “Alaskans are encouraged to honor, support, and remember those who were prisoners of war, those presently missing in