• Chaplains conduct ‘blitz’ to engage with JBER Airmen

    Decisive edge. Increased engagement. Shifts in resources.These words could be used to describe any military unit planning tactical engagements, but few would guess that these words apply to the base chaplains.In an effort to improve the chaplaincy's focus of the spiritual needs of Air Force

  • Air Force Assistance Fund, Army Emergency Relief campaigns start

    The Army Emergency Relief campaign is underway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign will soon follow suit.The purpose of both campaigns is to educate the JBER populace about the programs and who they support, and to garner donations. Each program is in place

  • Airman’s passion in singing landed a gig with “Tops in Blue”

    Airman 1st Class Alexander Ross' last performance was singing the national anthem and the Alaska state song at the 673d annual awards ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 7, 2014.It was the biggest event at which he performed, and his first time performing with the JBER Honor Guard. "No

  • Power professionals keep the mission running

    Commanders and senior enlisted leaders stared at their computers, tracking various operations throughout Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. A windstorm howled and threatened to knock down trees outside. Lightning cracked in the sky and lights failed as the power went out across the

  • Self-defense for women

    Army Staff Sgt. Stephanie Kiser, 725th Brigade Support Battalion Motor Transport Operator, was nervous. Her eyes were closed and her world threatened. Someone was toying with her ponytail, teasing and bullying her. The suspense of the moment built up around her. She didn't like the situation.This

  • JBER Airman proves rank isn’t everything

    "You're punching above your weight class." "You're too low on the totem pole." "That's higher than your pay grade."Junior enlisted military personnel often hear these phrases in some form or fashion throughout the early part of their careers. The extent of their responsibilities is limited by a lack

  • JBER all-star cheer team takes first place for division

    Cheyanne Eichelberger walked out onto the mat and stared at the crowd during the "Top of the World" cheerleading and dance championships at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the University of Alaska Anchorage Feb. 7. For a moment, stage fright gripped her. It was her first competition; she was

  • Death on call: Joint terminal attack controllers act as translators

    "Kodiak, this is Scarface, in from the east.""Scarface, this is Kodiak ... cleared hot."Hot lead from the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet's Vulcan 20-mm cannon strafe 200 feet away from friendly position; striking the enemy position dead on. It's death on call - wherever and whenever needed.But the troops

  • Housekeeping manager enjoys serving those who serve

    Dorene Benton cut open box after box in a warehouse on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The boxes were filled with linens, and the 673d Force Support Squadron housekeeping manager meticulously inspected them. The last thing she wanted was to give the military guests staying in JBER lodging