A DAY TO REMEMBER

Cold War era White Alice Communication System antenna felled for a clean and safe dismantling

The end of an era came Aug. 26 with the demolition of the last White Alice Communication System antenna at the former Bethel Radio Relay Station.Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 611th Civil Engineer Squadron performed the demolition in conjunction with disposing of 70 cubic yards of polychlorinated

USARAK leaders talk shop with resilience expert

U.S. Army Alaska's leadership and staff focused on building resilience in Soldiers, families and the community during a conference Sept. 7-8 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The event was an opportunity for USARAK leaders to take stock of its ongoing campaign to develop a comprehensive, integrated

Put a lid on it : Cook safely

During the past week, kitchen fires have been on the rise here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson at an alarming rate. Minor injuries occurred because incorrect actions were taken and an attempt was made to move a fiery pan outside. Grease fires are very dangerous and can be catastrophic if not

There is always hope: Suicide isn’t the answer to depression, trauma

Professional literature clearly points to the fact that there are certain factors that protect or build resilience in youth (and adults) against suicide. According to Fuller, McGraw and Goodyear, "The factors that protect young people against suicidal behavior include social support and their

611th CES crew starts construction project 3,000 miles from home at Wake Island

Three 611th Civil Engineering Squadron members arrived here recently from their home station at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to begin building the second of three Sprung Instant Structure buildings. After their arrival on the atoll in the Pacific Ocean about 3,000 miles southwest of Anchorage

Enter the Dragons

Viking Vigilance: Soldiers of 56th Engineer Company (Vertical) hone tactical convoy skills at Bulldog Trail

176th Wing Pave Hawks deploy in support of Hurricane Irene relief efforts

Paratroopers refine war fighting skills at the Joint Readiness Training Center

Paratroopers from all six battalions of 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, traveled to the hot and humid Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana last month to conduct training which will polish and renew their existing