• Alaska Air National Guard sergeant supports mission to Antarctica

    An Alaska Air National Guardsman with the 176th Wing returned to Alaska in mid-January after spending 30 days in Antarctica supporting the National Science Foundation.Air National Guard Master Sgt. Tyler Sutton departed Alaska in December 2012 to augment the New York Air National Guard's 109th

  • Arm your teen against dating violence

    No one likes the thought of a loved one being in an abusive relationship. But if that loved one is your teenage child, that can be even worse.Teen dating violence is a problem that isn't going away. In fact, teendvmonth.org states one in three young people experiences some form of dating abuse. This

  • MPs practice advanced marksmanship

    With all the deployments and permanent changes of station, service members have to regularly conduct training to ensure the mission can continue. In the case of the Army 164th Military Police Company, more than half of their Soldiers needed to qualify on the M-4 Carbine."We had about 60 out of 80

  • Kodiaks set to deploy to Afghanistan

    Spc. Jacob Watson, 84th Engineer Support Company heavy equipment repair mechanic, tugged at his maroon beret to ensure the crease broke in a precise manner over his right ear. The pride the Chicago native took in ensuring the exact fit of the distinctive headgear was indicative of the satisfaction

  • JBER's Reel Time AAFES theater to shutter

    The JBER-Richardson theater will no longer show films, according to Army and Air Force Exchange Service spokesman Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp. As the motion picture industry moves from 35 mm prints to digital picture and sound, movie theaters must upgrade, Cupp said. Movie theaters around the world have

  • Airmen learn about ‘Sex Signals’ and miscommunications

    More than 300 service members crowded into the Talkeetna Theater on JBER-Elmendorf Jan. 18 to see "Sex Signals," an improv interactive comedy show put on by actor Chris Beier and actress Judith Lesser. The interactive presentation educated Airmen on the common misconceptions of bystander

  • Skiing, snowboarding draw JBER crowds

    The air is cold and crisp as people board the ski lift clad in their snowsuits and cold-weather gear. The sun is shining and the view from the top of the lift is breathtaking. One person stops before heading down the slope and stares at the "Sleeping Lady" mountain in the distance before barreling

  • Warriors. Paratroopers. Riggers.

    "I will keep in mind that until men grow wings their parachutes must be dependable" is the opening sentence to the United States Army Parachute Rigger's Pledge and a vow to their fellow Soldier. Riggers realize the importance of their military occupational specialty and, more importantly, the lives

  • Customers have a voice through ICE

    When the Office of the Secretary of Defense directed Resource Management Decision 703 - a culmination of a Department of Defense-wide comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce overhead costs, and eliminate redundant functions - the Interactive Customer Evaluation customer service officer

  • Article 139 claims can protect damaged property

    If someone in the military stole something from you, broke your window, or threw your smart phone on the ground, you are entitled to file an Article 139 Claim against that person - or in some cases a unit if the individual is not known to you. Thes are claims against any service member for willfully