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

McMullen departs, Smith arrives as 3rd Wing’s new commander

The Alaskan Command commander passed the colors of the 3rd Wing to a new leader in a ceremony Aug. 26 at Hangar 1.Hundreds of service members, family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Air Force Col. John McMullen, as he departed for his next assignment at the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air

Palumbo: Be safe Labor Day weekend: End of summer, change of season demands vigilance

Labor Day is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.Labor Day weekend also marks the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer; a pe-riod historically associated with increased mishaps.Over this Labor

Chief Roy talks to JBER Airmen: Joint efforts important

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy emphasized the importance of working together in joint environments during a visit to Joint Base-Elmendorf-Richardson earlierthis week before heading north Tuesday to Eielson Air Force Base.While at JBER, Roy spoke at Hangar 5 to the hundreds of Airmen

Equality Day observance recalls first women’s suffrage

Soldiers, Airmen and civilians on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson gathered at the base's Education Center Aug. 26 to recognize women's equality.Aug. 26 of each year is designated in the United States as Women's Equality Day. Established in 1971, the date commemorates the passage of the 19th

U-Fix-It shops open for convenient business on JBER

That towel rack in the bathroom finally gave way, and there are a dozen nail-holes in the wall from where the four-year-old got into the tool box. Don't worry - the U-Fix-It shops on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are here to help."The intent is for residents to take pride in ownership," said Wendy

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Cooler temperatures mean the onset of influenza season

With falling temperatures, winter and the flu season are just around the corner. Influenza or the flu is different from the common cold and can result in serious complications for certain individuals.Unlike the stomach flu, influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus.

Smoking cessation classes mean quitting isn’t always bad

A quitter is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as one who gives up too easily. Sometimes quitting isn't as easy as it seems. Sometimes quitting isn't always a negative thing. Army Staff Sgt. Latasha Wade, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, knows how