• New hatchery named for military pioneer

    Like many military organizations here, the Elmendorf and Fort Richardson Fish Hatcheries are working to join their assets within a new facility, which is being named for William Jack Hernandez, the Soldier who began the program in the 1950s.The hatcheries are not military owned or operated. They are

  • Sports physicals, health tips available at Health Fair July 17

    In addition to year-round school physicals offered weekdays, the 3rd Medical Group will be offering school sports physicals July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with no appointment necessary. These physicals are available to all TRICARE eligible military dependents in the grades of kindergarten to 12th

  • Base welcomes PACAF HQ assessment team

    More than 20 assessors from Pacific Air Forces Headquarters will comb the base to ensure compliance with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies, regulations and laws, beginning July 12. It's all part of the external HQ PACAF Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health

  • JBER Fire Department trains for crucial moments

    It's always a good to be on your toes and prepared for the worst. That's why the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire Department ensures they have a plan for worst-case scenarios. Airman from the JBER Fire Department teamed up with the members of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron Liquid Fuels to

  • Social visit helps fight wars

    Sixteen general officers from sixteen different countries joined Pacific Air Forces leaders in their premier multinational Large Force Employment exercise while building partnerships with senior air power leaders from the global community, June 17.The hosts of this year's Red Flag-Alaska Executive

  • Belgian Air Component participates in first RF-Alaska

    Twenty-seven members from the Belgian Air Component 15th Air Transport Wing 20th Squadron made history this year by participating in their first Red Flag-Alaska exercise. The BAC arrived here June 8, with two C-130 Hercules, and will be participating until June 25, when the exercise ends. RF-Alaska