• Exercise benefits expectant mothers

    Pregnancy is a time of change. From the transition of 'I' to 'we,' an expectant mother accepts the responsibility of caring for another life."We know - as more research has come out in the last few years - excess weight gain can cause serious complications with pregnancy," said Air Force Lt. Col.

  • Zika, the risks and circumstances

    According to the Department of Defense Armed Forces health Surveillance Branch, the Zika virus has shown an increased level of infections since May 1, 2015.As of March 24, the virus has been detected in 4,573 cases and suspected in 185,725 more across 39 countries.The virus is not locally

  • Mount Pavlof erupts, sending volcanic ash more than 20,000 feet.

    Sunday afternoon, around 4 p.m., Mount Pavlof began erupting, 600 miles southwest of Anchorage in the Aleutian Islands, projecting ash more than 20,000 feet in the air.Several local airlines cancelled flights in the area, displacing more than 3,000 travelers.According to the Alaska Volcano

  • JBER Airmen participate in LIMS-EV training

    Airmen of the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, 176th Logistics Readiness Squadron and other Alaska Airmen participated in training on the Air Force Logistics Installations and Mission Support-Enterprise View on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, March 22 to 25.Logistics Airmen took web-based

  • Occupational therapy Airmen go above and beyond

    By Airman 1st Class Christopher R. MoralesJBER Public Affairs"My finger went ba-doink," the noncommissioned officer said as he demonstrated an unnatural bend for any digit.Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Wagner, 773d Civil Engineer Squadron primary security manager, and a musician and athlete, lost

  • DEA to host national prescription drug take-back

    In the United States, drug overdose rates have increased fivefold since 1980. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2009 drug overdose deaths outnumbered those caused by motor vehicle crashes for the first time.In an effort to prevent pill abuse, the Drug Enforcement Agency

  • Buckner Fitness Center opens expansion

    Base officials cut the ribbon at the new Buckner Physical Fitness Center during a ceremony at the gym March 21.The 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art addition includes an aquatic center, rock-climbing wall and a plethora of new strength and cardio machines. The total square footage of available

  • Soldier and Airmen dog handlers participate in joint training

    Soldiers of the 549th Military Working Dog Detachment and Airmen of the 673d Security Forces Squadron participated in joint explosives-detection training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson March 17, 2016.While the training may be performed regularly by the Army and the Air Force, the joint aspect is