• Buckner lifeguard finds fulfillment training others

    "I like the skill of swimming and seeing students progress," said Mae-Lin Ynacay, lifeguard and water safety instructor at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center. "Even if it's something as simple as kicking more efficiently, I find satisfaction in seeing them progress."She was born and raised in

  • JROTC students learn what it takes to become a leader

    During a one-week summer leadership camp, Junior ROTC cadets learn how to work as a team, and have experiences many high schoolers do not.Most of the JROTC cadets from Robert Service, Dimond, Chugiak and Bethel High Schools come from different backgrounds and heritages throughout Alaska and the

  • Victim Advocates lend a helping hand

    During a feedback session, he was told to start looking for volunteer opportunities. Soon after, he received an email about a program asking for volunteers; he applied without knowing what he was getting into. Suddenly, the 20-year-old Airman found himself a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

  • First to fight

    The U.S. Army Alaska Combatives Tournament, sponsored by the Arctic Warrior Combatives Academy, finals are scheduled June 5 at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The tournament, during Military Appreciation Week, is a chance to demonstrate the warrior ethos and

  • Civil engineers aim to repair, upgrade as much as possible this summer

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is currently in the process of repairing and upgrading worn and outdated infrastructure.Due to weather trends in the Anchorage area, major construction is typically done during the short summer months. This leads to a great deal of pre-planning and coordination to get

  • Do you know where your finances are going?

    It's a sunny Friday afternoon and a service member just got paid. What is the first thing he is likely to do? Spend it or save it?For those who could use some assistance with this common decision point, a program on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson highlights reliable ways to manage and understand

  • JBER hosts military appreciation week

    Service members, families and Department of Defense civilian employees are honored for their services and sacrifices at the 2015 Military Appreciation Picnic on JBER Friday.The annual picnic takes place at both Cottonwood and Paxton Parks from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. They will feature food, static

  • JBER Airman sets goals, reaches them

      This article is a personality feature on one JBER Airman's service and spirituality. While this is not a Chaplain's Corner submission, we remind readers that comments and imagery regarding specific beliefs, practices, or behaviors strictly represent the author and/or subject. They are

  • USB devices, fitness bands have no place on network

    Did you know USB flash memory storage devices are not authorized for use on any Air Force information network?In November 2008, U.S. Strategic Command banned the use of USB flash memory storage devices on the AFIN.These devices include thumb drives, USB hard drives, PDAs, mobile phones, smart