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Oct. 22, 2019
Credential, certification program available to Army Guard

Beginning in January, Army National Guard Soldiers will be eligible to take part in an Army-wide program allowing them to obtain civilian, industry-specific credentials and certifications.
Oct. 18, 2019
Annual Combat Trucker Memorial Run

More than 200 service members participated in the annual Combat Trucker Memorial and 5K Run at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 13, 2019.
Oct. 18, 2019
JBER defenders render final salute to retired military working dog Dino

Members of the 673d Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired military working dog Dino.
Oct. 17, 2019
Alaska State Defense Force changes command

The Alaska State Defense Force had a change of command ceremony at the Alaska National Guard armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, October 16, 2019.
Oct. 17, 2019
JBER Spouse Symposium

Military spouses and attendees participate in the JBER Spouse Symposium held at JBER, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2019.
Oct. 16, 2019
Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary

The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
Oct. 11, 2019
Sustaining Multi-Domain Operations The Logistical Challenges of Future War

The Army can’t guarantee overmatch in future war – a luxury we have had since the end of the Cold War. Our senior leaders are acknowledging it. This is a sobering thought, especially for sustaining the force. As part of the so called “tail,” this changes how we support the future fight. We have
Oct. 10, 2019
JBER's Arctic Warriors honed skills and experience in Multi-Domain Operations

During Phase II employment of deployed forces, JBER’s Arctic Warriors honed skills and experience in Multi-Domain Operations.Camp Mad Bull is our training/exercise ‘deployed encampment’ where we are refining our contingency tactics, techniques and procedures in support of Pacific Air Force’s Agile
Oct. 10, 2019
As Polar Force ends, improvements are just beginning

Oct. 10 marks the end of Polar Force 20-1, a biannual two-week mission readiness exercise designed to test multiple elements of the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations.
Oct. 7, 2019
JBER Fire and Emergency Services holds open house

The 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services hold an open house at Fire Station 3 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2019. The open house kicked off this year’s Fire Prevention Week, a week to promote preparation for emergencies.