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JBER F-22s Demonstrate Combat Capabilities
March 27, 2019 — Twenty-four F-22 Raptors from 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group, a C-17 Globemaster III and an E-3 Sentry participate in a close formation taxi, known as an Elephant Walk, March 26, 2019, during a Polar Force exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This two-week exercise gives squadrons an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to forward deploy and deliver overwhelming combat power. MORE

Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – March 2019
March 21, 2019 — Name: SSgt Michael R. McKenzieUnit: 673 CONSJob Description: Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist/SSU/STLTime in service: 7 years and 1 monthsPrevious Assignments: Kapaun/Ramstein, Yokota Air BaseAccomplishments:- Lead CO on 59 kts/$17.2M diverse portfolio ranging from MDG healthcare workers to Transient Alert and Aircraft Wash service... MORE

Your home, your voice: Neighborhood mayors
March 19, 2019 — For service members and families who reside on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, knowing who to contact about specific housing questions can be helpful. ... MORE

JBER closures and limited hours during Polar Force
March 19, 2019 — The 673d Air Base Wing, 3rd Wing, 176th Wing and 477th Fighter Group will be participating in Polar Force from March 25 to April 5. This means some base services will either be closed or have limited hours. ... MORE

Thoughts on TAP, my second time through
March 14, 2019 — For me, separation is just around the corner. I’ve been stressing about the lengthy checklist in my Virtual Military Personnel Flight, what household goods I need to sell and what I want Travel Management Office to take to my home of record, and if I should fly my cats to the Lower 48 or subject them (and myself) to the torture of a 50-hour drive to Denver, Colorado. However, I haven’t been stressing about employment, my resume, what health insurance I’ll use when my time with Tricare runs out, or how to use my Veterans Affairs loan – I’ve had plenty of time to think about these things in the Transition Assistance Program. ... MORE

Airmen helping Airmen with AFAF Campaign
March 14, 2019 — The 2019 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign will kick off March 18 and run through April 26 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.... MORE

3rd Wing transfers C-17 aircraft supply to 176th
March 12, 2019 — Eight C-17 Globemaster III aircraft based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, are quickly approaching the second anniversary of their assignment from the 3rd Wing to the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard.... MORE

JBER Airmen attend SERE refresher course
March 12, 2019 — The 3rd Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape conducted a Combat Survival Training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2019.... MORE

Nellis plastic surgery – more than just cosmetic
March 7, 2019 — The 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas offers a wide range of services to maintain Airman readiness and care to their families. What many may not know, is the importance of their plastic surgery practice.... MORE

Second experiment for IT services begins at eight bases
March 7, 2019 — For bases participating in the experiment, nearly every part of their daily interaction with the Air Force network will be touched. The integrated program office here has worked with the major commands and Air Force leaders to select a group of bases representing a diverse range of mission capabilities and geographic locations. ... MORE