• 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

  • Airman saves $149 million F-22 Raptor

    An Airman with the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit earned the Pacific Air Forces Aviation Safety Well Done Award Feb. 14 for putting out a fire on an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 4.PACAF Aviation Safety Well Done Awards are presented for outstanding airmanship or

  • JBER civil engineers garner high honors for deployed service

    The 673d Civil Engineer Group recognized three Airmen Feb. 19 for exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.During an early-morning ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Air Force Col. Anthony Ramage, 673d CEG commander, presented Air Force 1st Lt. Josef

  • Experienced Airmen wanted: continue to serve with the Reserve

    Force management programs will push many Airmen out of their full-time active-duty positions, but that doesn't mean they have to give up the retirement plan or the other hard-earned benefits they had come to expect.Transitioning into the Air Force Reserve allows Airmen to continue to serve their