• Augusta’s golf course is in full swing but Anchorage is far from it.

    The magnolias are in full bloom, the grass shines bright green in the sun and a thin layer of neon-yellow pollen coats everything in sight. Ah, yes! It’s spring. The time of year when crisp, cool mornings give way to warm, sunny afternoons and weekends allow for the freedom of pastel shirts and a

  • JBER recognizes National Doctors Day

    In honor of National Doctors Day, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson expresses its gratitude to all military physicians for their continued service and dedication to saving lives.

  • QA: Eyes, ears of the flightline

    The flight line is a busy place where the rubber meets the road, literally. The mission is visible, immediate and, sometimes, dangerous. Quality Assurance makes sure, in all of the hustle and bustle, those operations stay safe.

  • Know the cost: drive drunk, get pulled over.

    Security forces and military Police have noticed an increased number of drunken driving incidents on base since January. Attempting to drive while intoxicated is never a good idea. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson offers alternative options for folks who find themselves in an unexpectedly intoxicated

  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

  • Education Benefits class

    Eligible service members and dependents have numerous educational benefits available to them. The last Friday of each month, the JBER-Richardson Community Education Center offers a Veterans Affairs Education Benefits class. If you are unsure as to which GI Bill and other VA education benefits are

  • JROTC Indoor Triathlon 2017

    Junior ROTC cadets from Anchorage-area high schools competed in the JROTC Indoor Triathlon at Buckner Physical Fitness Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 25, 2017. Nine teams of eight athletes competed in a timed swim, bike and run. The annual event has been hosted at Buckner

  • 75 years later, 90th Fighter Squadron returns to Australia

    The 90th Fighter Squadron returned to JBER on Saturday, March 18, 2017, after participating in a bilateral exercise with the Royal Australian Air Force in RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia.  The Airmen spent more than 45 days at Tindal as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation program