• Unapproved medical care could cost you

    In the past few months, the 673d Medical Group has seen a spike in the number of unauthorized health care claims, due to military members receiving unapproved medical care off base. These unauthorized claims could result in military members paying out of pocket for medical care."The confusion often

  • Army, Air Force team up to move gear to JRTC

    When the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division is tasked to participate at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron Deployment Flight, is there to lend a helping hand.The 773d LRS deployment flight remains an Air Force

  • Paws to Read events give children confidence

    The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Library, along with Midnight Sun Service Dogs, is offering the opportunity for children in kindergarten through third grade to read to service dogs."Paws to Read is a program, where children who are having difficulty reading are able to come in and read to therapy

  • From resolution to reality

    The year 2016 has descended on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and along with it, countless resolutions. One of the more common ones is to lead a healthier life.The resolution itself may be simple, but can also be daunting. However, JBER offers a plethora of resources for families and service

  • Wreaths Across America honor fallen service members

    The Fort Richardson National Cemetery, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosted the annual Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 12, 2015.Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. More than 1,000

  • Pets need extra care during the dog days of ... winter?

    Pets are fur babies, scaly ankle-biters and feathery nestlings that want to play and be loved. They, like children, may need doctors for all sorts of shots and checkups.Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson can provide medical care to animals at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, whose mission is to give

  • December marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

    With everyone traveling home for the holidays, the month of December is one of the busiest on the nation's roadways. With the holidays approaching, the number for social events that include drinking increases along with DUIs and fatal drunk-driving crashes.President Barack Obama issued a

  • Slow down on winter roadways

    Security Forces have noticed a trend - an increased number of traffic accidents at intersections around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.Motorists may feel the need to cut a yellow light too close for fear of not being able to stop in time at the intersection, but if they are obeying road conditions

  • Largest group of students graduates from PME Center

    The Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson Professional Military Education Center is responsible for developing excellence in future leaders throughout the Air Force.On Dec. 18th, the largest Airman Leadership School class the PME Center has ever taught will graduate.The PME Center has changed their