• Alaskan Command welcomes new boss: Lt. Gen. Handy

    Air Force Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy became the commander of Alaskan Command in a change-of-command ceremony here, Aug. 9. In addition to taking the reins of ALCOM, Handy is also the new commander of 11th Air Force and Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region. Handy replaces Air Force

  • Anchorage schools in session with safety

    School starts soon for students in the Anchorage school district, and resources are available to parents to prepare children for the new school year.The Anchorage school district provided school guidelines from the Anchorage School Board, which informed parents and their children of responsibilities

  • 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron Inactivates

    The 3rd Wing inactivated the 3rd Maintenance Operation Squadron in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Monday. The 3rd MOS' mission was to keep personnel and equipment at a high state of readiness for worldwide deployments. They maintained and launched numerous aircraft supporting the

  • Airman wins protocol award; First in PACAF

    Professionals can be described as individuals exhibiting a courteous, conscientious and generally businesslike manner in the workplace. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Bechand, 11th Air Force Protocol superintendent, is, by any definition, a professional.Due to Bechand's can-do attitude and his team

  • JBER MPs gain practice, confidence in combat training

    Pfc. Jeremy Calvin was covered in sweat under the weight of his helmet, body armor and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. He crouched behind his team leader in a narrow, dusty alley in a village reported to be occupied by the insurgency.Because he was welded to his team leader and the Soldier hunched

  • Religious education classes kick off at JBER chapel

    As summer winds down and the school year approaches, it is always a busy time at the chapel.First, the big event everyone in the chapel community is looking forward to, Vacation Bible School will take place mornings Monday through Aug. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.This year, VBS will take place at

  • JBER forces test, sharpen skills in base-wide exercise

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel practiced securing buildings, communicating in crisis situations, protecting operational security, and engaging an active shooter - - all part of Exercise Polar Force 13-5, July 22-24.This exercise involved Airman and civilian employees of the 673d Air Base

  • Shields Assumes Command of U.S. Army Alaska

    Army Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett relinquished command of U.S. Army Alaska to Army Maj. Gen. Michael Shields in a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Pershing Parade Field, July 30.In remarks, reviewing officer Army Gen. Vincent Brooks, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general,

  • Spartan Paratroopers jump across the equator, into Talisman Saber

    Four hundred Spartan paratroopers traveled 15 hours non-stop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to jump into Australia's Shoalwater Bay Training Area, in Queensland, July 20. The airborne operation was one of this year's highlights in the biennial joint-combined exercise Talisman Saber.Deep in the

  • JBER families enjoy Otter Fest fun

    Military members and their families enjoyed a variety of free recreation activities during the inaugural Otter Fest at Otter Lake on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27.Otter Fest was organized and hosted by the JBER Outdoor Recreation Center. Adult competitive events included kayak