• Buckner Physical Fitness Center scheduled to open spring 2016

    A lone patron approaches the Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.He proceeds with caution after hearing renovations to the gym have been underway for the past few years. But upon entering the facility, nothing seems out of place. Might this suggest the additions are

  • Exercising your right to vote

    Every few years, Americans exercise their constitutional right to vote in federal and state elections. For service members stationed away from their home of record, voting can be a challenge. The Federal Voting Assistance Program provides Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska service members and

  • 673d CEG plans Philippine school renovation

    As part of exercise Balikatan 2016, personnel with the 673d Civil Engineer Group will renovate a Jaena Norte Elementary school building on the island of Panay in the Philippines.Balikatan is Filipino for "shoulder-to-shoulder" and is an annual training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement

  • JBER-wide school volunteer partnership benefits all

    Ursa Major Elementary School on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosted their spelling bee Jan. 7 with Soldiers from the 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion as the judges and Alaska Representative Dan Saddler as the announcer.The Soldiers have an ongoing relationship with Ursa Major Elementary

  • Pico 'n Salsa spices JBER dining options

    Pico 'n Salsa is the new Mexican-themed restaurant introduced to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Jan. 11, as part of the Food Transformation Initiative."Pico 'n Salsa is basically an additional food option requested by the customers on base from a survey about what they would like to see," said

  • Soldiers prepare for a deployment to JRTC to continue mission readiness

    A lone group of artillerymen stand by a M119A2 howitzer waiting for a fire mission.The Soldiers, masters of their craft, have set up their station. They have trained for this day, practicing every aspect until they could do it asleep.The call comes, and instantly the team springs into action. Every

  • Election year etiquette for armed forces

    During this election cycle, all Department of Defense personnel, military and civilian, should be mindful of the proper way to participate in the political process.According to DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces, it is the policy to encourage DoD civilians and

  • Increase in drone availability prompts guidance for proper use

    The Federal Aviation Administration expects more than 700,000 drones - or unmanned aircraft systems - in American skies following the 2015 holiday season. To ensure safety on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the 3rd Wing Safety Office, in coordination with Pacific Air Forces, offers guidance for