• 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

  • JBER hospital provides free child care

    (Editor's note: This program is now called ASYMCA Children's Waiting Room)When doctor appointments pop up, many parents might worry about where to leave their children. Teddy's Child Watch is a free service provided by the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska that offers a safe place for children to stay

  • Joint Commission names JBER hospital top peformer in 2 areas

    In late November, the Joint Commission officially recognized the 673d Medical Group with its "Gold Seal of Approval" as a top performer amongst more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals in the Surgical Care and Venous Thromboembolism categories."This recognition by the Joint Commission is for the efforts of