• C-17 aircraft crash, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

    An Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft, assigned to the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base crashed about 6:14 p.m. (Alaska time) today. At the time of the accident, it was on a local training mission. Four aircrew were on board; their condition is unknown at this time. First responders are on scene.A

  • Fuels: Heartbeat of Joint Base

    If you tour the 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson there may not be a tell tale, thump, thump of a heartbeat heard in the halls. However, the flight still retains its designation as the heartbeat of the installation.Fuel is used in cars,

  • 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