Articles

Sept. 28, 2021
773d CES plows through season's first snow

U.S. Airmen from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron gathered amongst a flurry of snow for a monthly training exercise known as Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day, or Prime BEEF Day, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 24.
Sept. 27, 2021
The Young Punch; Airman invents munitions tool

So often people hear that innovation is the key to success, and one U.S. Airman is taking innovation to the next level with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Arctic Spark Lab.
Sept. 24, 2021
Arctic Guardians of 211th Rescue Squadron recount evacuation in the face of Iranian missile strike

Arctic Guardians of 211th Rescue Squadron recount evacuation in the face of Iranian missile strike.
Sept. 23, 2021
Alaska community sends first-term service members to Katmai National Park in remembrance of 9/11

The roaring waterfall reverberates, calling out to the residents in Katmai. Answering the call is not the traditional local, but instead a swarm of brown bears, hungrily awaiting the arrival of salmon.
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 20, 2021
Arctic Speaker Series Highlights Partnership

Alaskan Command hosted its Arctic Speaker Series, September 16, 2021 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.This month’s speakers included the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Krutnes, the Consul General of Finland, Okko-Pekka Salmimies, and the Embassy of Finland’s Defense Attaché,
Sept. 17, 2021
'1 Geronimo' Paratroopers try out for Scout Platoon

JBER paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division try out for the battalion's Scout Platoon. Scout Platoon is a uniquely organized, trained and equipped unit capable of conducting reconnaissance
Sept. 17, 2021
Linking hearts with Heart Link

It’s no secret the military lifestyle is unique. The good news is that there’s an orientation program for new military spouses to aid with understanding acronyms, customs and courtesies, employment assistance, finances, adjusting to living in a new state, medical assistance, and everything in
Sept. 10, 2021
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen partner with NPS to rescue bear-mauling victim

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen partner with NPS to rescue bear-mauling victim
Sept. 8, 2021
Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys

Arctic Guardians work with partners during Nome, Utqiagvik site surveys.When a bear mauled a hunter near Galena, June 10, 2019, the victim was 150 miles from a highway and more than 250 miles from the city of Nome.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,