• Spartan father, daughter deployed together

    A unique relationship exists within U.S. Army Alaska. It is a relationship which extends beyond the rank and file. It is a relationship between father and daughter.Pfc. Maeyamonique Barnes was surprised to have orders to Alaska, and when she was assigned as a military police officer with the 425th

  • Spartans formally end Afghanistan mission

    The Spartans of 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, based at JBER, officially relinquished responsibility and operations of Forward Operating Base Salerno, and the Khowst and Paktya provinces, to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air-Assault), Task Force

  • Alaska Raptors return from depot

    The 302nd Fighter Squadron flagship F-22, Aircraft 05-4102, is now back in Alaska after getting a tune up at the depot facilities at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 302nd FS flagship and a second F-22, both of which are assigned to the 3rd Wing, underwent modifications as a part of the Structural

  • Missed appointments hurt everyone at the hospital

    There is a new epidemic running rampant on JBER and it is different than one that the 673d Medical Group would normally deal with. That epidemic is missed appointments."Currently, nearly 8 percent of appointments booked at the hospital end up as a no-show. Each time that occurs, an appointment,

  • Snow equipment on parade

    Snow removal vehicles from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron drove around areas of JBER as part of the annual "snow parade." The squadron has 72 snow removal vehicles for clearing the loads of white stuff that accumulate around the installation.They use snow plows, brooms, front-end loaders and

  • Fire prevention month is a good time to ensure safety

    A small flame can get out of control and turn into a major fire in less than 30 seconds, and a house will fill with thick, black smoke and become engulfed in flames in only minutes.Every second counts in the event of a fire, so you and your family must always be prepared. Conducting home fire

  • 1952 C-124 crash descendant finds closure in Alaska

    In November 1952, Airman Isaac Anderson sealed the envelope on a letter to his bride. "I will be getting on a plane for Alaska in two hours. I love you, take care of my son," he wrote. Airman Anderson and 51 other passengers and crewmembers aboard the C-124 Globemaster enroute to Elmendorf Air Force

  • Bad weather could end up costing JBER morale programs

    Wind gusts and flooding have defined September for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. With Ship creek running right through the golf courses and trees everywhere, the potential for damage is very high."It's been a September to remember because we had a severe wind storm that came through here and

  • Lodging rates increase by 30 percent; first time in 4 years

    After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates went up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC commander.As an

  • Midnight Sun Park playground on JBER-E closes after inspection

    Children love playgrounds. Parents want them to be safe. Inspections are performed regularly to ensure all playgrounds on JBER maintain appropriate safety standards. Midnight Sun Park is closed after an inspection recently. Midnight Sun is the playground located behind Burger King on the Elmendorf