• JBER Commander signs Combined Federal Campaign letter

    The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest and most successful workplace giving campaign in the world.  The 2014 JBER campaign kicked off October 6 and runs through November 14, 2014.  Federal employees have donated more than $7 billion for the charities and causes important to them for 53

  • Building relationships in remote Alaska

    Traveling to locations only accessible by plane or boat, Alaskan Command leadership was able to gain insight on the life and challenges of Alaska Native Tribes as well as build relationships during a trip to several remote villages Oct. 1 to 2.Lt. Gen. Russ Handy, Alaskan Command commander, Col.

  • JBER kicks off Combined Federal Campaign; goal of $280,000

    The Combined Federal Campaign begins on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Oct. 6 and wraps up Nov. 15. This year's motto is "Give For Good."Since the CFC was established in 1961, it has provided opportunites for federal employees to give to charities.The CFC is like a one-stop shop of charities

  • The heat is on: CE firing up JBER systems for the season

    Airmen from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron are preparing for the coming winter months by readying heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.A change in weather patterns can occur rapidly, making heating, venting and air conditioning operations critical to mission accomplishment.During

  • Ice may be nice, but not in pipes

    The winter season is rapidly approaching and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel are reminded to take necessary precautions to ensure their offices and home are prepared for winter conditions.According to Weather.com the average temperature for Anchorage during the month of October is 28

  • Help out with a timeout

    There are unspoken rules of the New York City subway system. Not making noise during the morning rush hour is a big one. Eating things - especially beyond granola bar or a cookie - is going to irritate your fellow riders. And definitely don't talk to strangers.So when a shouting, kicking fight broke

  • A word of caution on high hopes

    This November, Alaskans will vote on Ballot Measure 2: whether to legalize marijuana use for persons 21 years of age or older. Although passing a bill through the legislature is the most common way of creating new laws, many states will allow laws to be passed based upon a public vote. Such is the

  • Dicemen bring Raptors to Valiant Shield

    For some service members, simply comprehending the scale of the more than 200 aircraft from multiple  military branches participating in exercise Valiant Shield 2014 - which offered real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities - would leave a lasting impression. But for one pilot