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Jan. 5, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at JBER

An initial shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 31, 2020, and inoculations began the same day.
Dec. 18, 2020
JBER Fitness Centers provide Arctic Warriors new gain opportunities

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Since the beginning of 2020, both Buckner and Elmendorf Fitness Centers have creatively taken the record-breaking, low-traffic months due to the novel coronavirus as an opportunity to transform at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Dec. 7, 2020
Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Dec. 1, 2020
Airmen honored for Colony Glacier efforts

The 3rd Maintenance Squadron honored 10 Airmen Nov. 30 for their participation in Operation Colony Glacier 2020.
Nov. 25, 2020
JBER’s frontline workers stand up to COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the 673d Medical Group has been fighting the battle on the front lines here in the Last Frontier.
Nov. 25, 2020
PACAF Airmen take RADAS to new heights

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Twelve civil engineer Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, completed a 12-day secondary operator training course of the newly adopted Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System (RADAS), at JBER, Nov. 20, 2020.
Nov. 23, 2020
First-term Airman recognized as PACAF ARMS Airman of the Year

A 3rd Operations Support Squadron Aviation Resource Management journeyman has been recognized as the Pacific Air Forces Aviation Resource Management System Airman of the Year.
Nov. 23, 2020
Thanksgiving Letter from USARAK CG

Thanksgiving is a special time for Americans across the country, a time when loved ones come together in celebration of unity and gratitude. While this year the gatherings will be smaller and the events unique, it is still an opportunity to reflect upon the blessings we share with friends and
Nov. 13, 2020
Spartan paratroopers recognized for saving a life

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska – Two paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, “Spartan Brigade,” received the U.S. Army’s Safety Guardian Award here November 12, 2020. Staff Sgt. Joseph Kellogg and Sgt. Cody Grant provided life-saving
Nov. 12, 2020
AFLCMC delivers Integrated Aircrew Ensemble to 90th Fighter Squadron

In an effort to improve pilot safety and comfort, the Agile Combat Support Directorate’s Human Systems Division is in the process of delivering the Integrated Aircrew Ensemble (IAE) to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.