• Key Spouses and FRGs offer support to families

    A large aspect of the military is being separated from loved ones. Whether it's service members getting deployed or changing permanent duty stations, often times people are separated.In a new home and a new place, things can be scary for families. Having people that spouses can turn to for support

  • RSC to award scholarships

    In 2015 the Richardson Spouses' Club raised and distributed $16,000 in scholarships to deserving military family members. This year, they will continue the program to provide financial assistance to further students' educations at accredited undergraduate institutions.The scholarships are available

  • JBER to host indoor sprint triathlon Feb. 20

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is hosting its annual indoor sprint triathlon Feb. 20 at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center and interested parties can sign up now to participate.The sprint triathlon is comprises three timed disciplines: 10 minutes of swimming, 15 minutes of running and 20 minutes

  • 673d fire department offers guidance for correcting fire deficiencies

    According to the National Fire Protection Association, 730 fires involving office equipment were reported from 2007 to 2011 in the United States. The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community is not immune to the dangers office equipment can present.Members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire

  • Army, Air Force, Guard SVCs are available on JBER

    Victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment can seek legal counsel from a special victims' counselor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.Army national Guard Lt. Col. Ruth Anne Cresenzo, National guard Regional SVC (Alaska), helps victims through the legal aftermath of sexual assault/sexual

  • Spiritual resiliency: MCHH offers a home away from home

    "It's a home away from home." Mountain Chapel Hospitality House is a place to kick off the shoes, hang up the jacket and feel accepted - where there is the freedom to be oneself, indulge in friendship, and create a community. "The MCHH is an awesome place where military families and singles come

  • Service members turn out in force to assist with homeless survey

    More than 80 service members from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson assisted in conducting a survey of Anchorage's homeless population Jan. 27, making up two-thirds of the total volunteers for the event.The survey is designed to account for the total number of Anchorage's homeless population and their

  • Communication classes can benefit more than couples

    The Family Advocacy Program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is hosting its quarterly interactive couples' communication classes this month at the JBER-Richardson Education Center. Interested parties can sign up for the next session's classes at any time for the next set of classes scheduled to

  • Catching the aurora on JBER

    Spirits taking your soul or a natural scientific marvel produced by solar wind?According to some Alaska Native legends, the lights of the aurora borealis are believed to be the torches held in the hands of spirits seeking the souls of those who have just died, to lead them over the abyss terminating