• JBER protects youth from drugs

    Drugs and substance abuse may seem like an escape, but addictions bind the body, and youth can't grow properly in that environment.Being educated and aware of the danger drugs and substance abuse carry with it is one way to avoid falling into that habit to begin with.Red Ribbon Week is a national

  • Alaska Reservist presented decoration for Nepal relief efforts

    An Alaska Reservist was presented with a commendation medal for her work while supporting earthquake relief efforts in Nepal during a ceremony in the Courtyard of Heroes at the Pacific Air Force Headquarters Oct. 16."I deployed as the Joint Air Component Coordination Element Public Affairs officer

  • Acute Care clinic to open its doors wider

    Boom! Crash! "Ouch!" Injuries occur in the blink of an eye; if only getting a referral could take place as quickly. But one call to the acute care clinic appointment line is all it takes to address an orthopedic injury.The 673d Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy Clinic opens their acute

  • 9th Army Band inspires, educates through concerts in Sitka

    The 9th Army Band turned up the volume on their annual Alaska Day Festival participation Oct. 14 and 15 by adding performances at five Sitka schools to the community events the Soldiers traditionally support."Each one of us has our own story, and each one of us wants to tell our story, and the way

  • No spooky smiles this Halloween

    Are you frightened about the potential damage Halloween treats can have on your teeth? This Halloween, you don't have to fear, as long as you're aware of a few things that can aid in the prevention of Halloween cavities.More than 90 percent of foods contain starches and sugars that help bacteria

  • Staying safe doesn't have to be a drag during Halloween

    The moon is full, candy bags are empty, and children are dressed as their favorite fictional characters - eager to celebrate the centuries-old tradition of Halloween. Between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. Halloween night, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Pumpkin Patrol will be out in the housing

  • JBER Hospital Incident Successfully Resolved

    The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital was put on lockdown at approximately 12:30 p.m. as security forces and emergency response personnel responded to a report of a suspicious person with a firearm at the facility.Security forces personnel were on-the-scene within three minutes and

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.To raise awareness of the threats domestic violence can have to families and the military's mission as a whole, the Family Advocacy Program is hosting and participating in a series of events throughout the remainder of October."We have two

  • Marijuana remains illegal according to federal law

    It's illegal to use, possess, grow, manufacture, and distribute marijuana on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The new Alaska state law doesn't change that.Federal law takes precedence over state law. While the passage of the February 24, 2015 Alaska State Ballot Measure 2 makes it legal under