• SECDEF visits Elmendorf, addresses servicemembers

    The secretary of defense held a town hall meeting and visited military members June 1 at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Some of the topics Secretary Robert M. Gates spoke about deployment increases and return dates, Air Force cutbacks, future replacement aircraft and weapon upgrades. "What I'm here for,

  • Airman's design selected as official JBER logo

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has just become more official with the JBER logo. A few months ago an e-mail was sent out with a request for servicemembers to provide logo ideas and concepts. Master Sgt. Everett Johnson, a member of the Alaska Air National Guard from the Joint Forces Headquarters,

  • 3rd Wing undergoes operational readiness inspection

    People who live and work in the neighborhoods around Elmendorf can expect increased flying operations and simulated bombings, loudspeaker communications and sirens June 1-7 as the 3rd Wing undergoes a Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Operational Readiness Inspection. The first phase of the

  • 3 Airmen receive nonjudical punishment

    A staff sergeant from the 3rd Mission Support Group received an Article 15 for driving under the influence. The punishment was a reduction to senior airman. A senior airman from the 3rd Mission Support Group received an Article 15 for sleeping on post. The punishment was a reduction to airman first

  • Streamlined disability evaluation system introduced at Elmendorf

    Complicated, time consuming, and confusing are words used to describe the process for wounded servicemembers as they transition through the Disability Evaluation System. In the new DES Pilot program, the more common terms will be streamlined, efficient, and responsive. This new joint Department of

  • Seward fishing community gives back to military

    The third annual combat fishing tournament, largest military appreciation fishing tournament in the nation, took place here May 21. The tournament has grown tremendously going from 66 servicemembers in 2007 to nearly 300 in 2009. The troops are from every branch--active duty, Guard and reserves. Bob

  • Up for challenge: Fly, Fight, Win

    It's finally here. As Airmen, our deepest desire is to serve our country by performing our mission with the skill and professionalism that characterize the 3rd Wing. For the past two years, we trained relentlessly to ready ourselves, not just for this inspection, but for any engagement that may

  • Follow the signs

    The warm sunny weather is here, and with it comes that time of year when people can't seem to get where they want to go. That's right the construction season is in full swing with closed roads and detour routes for all Elmendorf members. It seems like no matter where people go, people have to plan

  • 6 Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment

    An airman 1st class from the 3rd Medical Group received an Article 15 for being insubordinate. The punishment was a suspended reduction to airman and 30 days extra duty. An airman 1st class from the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency received an Article 15 for drinking in