• Arctic Sappers clear the line with high explosives

    One rocket, 1,700 pounds of C-4 on a string, a platoon of Sappers, Army combat engineers, and a firing pin could be the key to clearing a pathway for the mission during Operation Tundra Wolf II at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex May 10. "Conducting home-station training at the JPARC allows us

  • 3rd Wing commander thanks team for exercise performance

    3rd Wing Arctic Warriors,Congratulations on an outstanding performance during POLAR FORCE 12-4. I saw mission-focused, dedicated Total Force Airmen, Civilians, and Contractors everywhere I looked during the last week. I commend your leadership and team work. We received absolutely outstanding

  • Garrett takes command of U.S. Army Alaska

    Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett became the 36th commander of U.S. Army Alaska in a change-of-command ceremony May 17 at Pershing Field. He comes to Alaska from Fort Bragg, N.C., where he was chief of staff, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. Garrett replaces Maj. Gen. Raymond Palumbo, who has been the

  • JBER honors community volunteers

    JBER hosted its first joint volunteer recognition ceremony May 9 at the JBER-Richardson theater to thank those who give their time and talents to help others.Volunteers were presented 280 Presidential Service Pins: 174 received bronze pins for volunteering 100 to 249 hours; 73 received silver pins

  • Think safety when riding ATVs

    Many people enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles in Alaska, almost regardless of the weather. Because there are so many more options with ATVs than motorcycles, for example, safety on and around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is even more important."I had somewhere between 800 to 1,000 ATV drivers

  • Girl Scouts live up to their promise of service

    "On my honor, I will try to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law."- Girl Scout PromiseIt's a bright and sunny day outside on JBER. The grass is green and the sky is a light blue. A gaggle of giggling girls pass by with books in hand on their way

  • Arctic Warrior Olympics: the 2012 challenge is on

    The year's Arctic Warrior Olympics is set for June 8 at Paxton Park on the JBER-Elmendorf side with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m.This is the first year the Olympics has been completely inter-service.Both Paxton Park and the Buckner Physical Fitness Center on JBER-Richardson will host Military

  • SecAF visits JBER’s Arctic Warriors

    Airmen from around base gathered at Hangar 20 here May 21, where Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed the assemblage."This is a great opportunity to thank you for your recent service and the service of your families," Donley said.The secretary said visiting with the Arctic Warriors

  • New Reserve Enlistee training ensures BMT success

    The 477th Fighter Group welcomed seven new Reserve enlistees during the May Unit Training Assembly weekend. These Airmen make up the Development and Training Flight, a new Air Force Reserve initiative which prepares enlistees for Basic Military Training by educating them on Air Force customs and

  • BAM BAM: READY FOR ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN

    For Task Force Spartan paratroopers, working a 12-hour shift, seven days a week to maintain the Kiowa Warrior class helicopter is the norm when it comes to providing air support to the troops on the ground.The Soldiers of A Troop, 1st Squadron (Air), 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Wolfpack don't