• Koats for Kids 2014

    Snow falls on a cold Alaska day as children make snow angels and snowmen in their warm winter jackets, hats and gloves, but one child has a difficult time getting his old winter gear on; it's too small. Fortunately, there's a good way to get the right size--and help others in the process. The Army

  • Third Alaska assignment for 3rd Wing commander

    "The 3rd Wing is a certain thing in an uncertain world," Air Force Col. Charles Corcoran said on a gray and rainy morning at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Corcoran assumed command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 3rd Wing, the largest unit in the 11th Air Force, in a ceremony at Hangar 1

  • Spartans show they have what it takes for Marine test

    Arctic warriors were given an opportunity to experience Marine combat training while participating in Exercise Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2014, an annual joint/combined command post exercise designed to enhance the Republic of Korea's defensive capabilities in the face of an aggressor

  • JBER Airman recalls battle

    It was 4:19 a.m. July 17 when the first rocket-propelled grenades came into Forward Operating Base Oqab.Air Force Capt. Adam Phillips, commander of the 43 Airmen of the defense forces at the FOB, was asleep - as were many of the defenders not on shift, given the hour. Those standing guard in the

  • 3rd MUNS softball team edges past 3rd AMXS

    Airmen of the 3rd Munitions Squadron softball team defeated the squad from 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aug. 21 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Buckner Field, despite emerging from the tournament loser's bracket to face the post season's theretofore undefeated 3rd AMXS. At the beginning of

  • ALCOM gets Alaska Renewable Energy tour

    Hot springs that generate geothermal energy, pellets to replace wood in fireplaces and turning garbage into an energy source were all things members of Alaskan Command learned when they visited the 9th Annual Alaska Renewable Energy Fair and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power in Fairbanks

  • After long gap, JBER once again has a Jewish chaplain

    He wanted to be an astronaut.Armed with an undergraduate degree in astrophysics, he was commissioned into the Air Force, ready to achieve his dream.Instead, he was made a missileer and chose to be stationed at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Now, he's a Jewish chaplain.Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Michael

  • Drivers, parents, children should use extra caution

    The beginning of a new school year can be a very exciting time for children, parents and communities in general. It can be a fresh start or the next step in a long journey. And, obviously, it means high school football season is here.With all the excitement also comes a renewed responsibility to

  • Customer Support Restrictions August 25 & 26

    Due to system updates, 673 FSS Customer Service ID cards and DEERS updatesin the People Center (Bldg 8517) will be limited to appointments only onMonday, 25 Aug 2014 and Tuesday, 26 Aug 2014. To schedule an appointment,please use the link below. If you have any questions, please contactCustomer