Articles

May 6, 2020
JBER Fire Chief to be inducted into Military Firefighter Heritage Hall of Fame

One of the highest honors a military firefighter can receive is induction into the Military Firefighter Heritage Hall of Fame. Only a few are inducted each year; this year, there are four, and one is JBER Fire Chief David Donan.
April 30, 2020
ALASKAN NORAD COMMAND REGION, ALASKAN COMMAND, AND ELEVENTH AIR FORCE COMMANDER PRESENTS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Lt. Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, former commander of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force presented Julie Kitka, president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, a significant award, here on April 16, 2020.
April 21, 2020
ALASKAN NORAD COMMAND REGION, ALASKAN COMMAND, AND ELEVENTH AIR FORCE WELCOMES NEW COMMANDER

Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm took thereins of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command,and Eleventh Air Force during a change of command ceremony here, April 20, 2020.
April 16, 2020
Amid COVID-19, 673d MDSS Airmen innovate added layer of protection

Two 673d Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) Airmen refined their invention of a plastic barrier to protect medical providers treating patients with COVID-19, and airborne diseases in general, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2020.
April 9, 2020
Defense Commissary Agency announces requirement for face coverings

Commissaries are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary.
April 9, 2020
Military ID and DEERS customer service interim policy changes

In order to further protect the health and safety of our technicians, our customers, and the community, the MPF has been authorized to implement several exemptions pertaining to CAC/ID and DEERS.
April 7, 2020
JBER Guidance for Wearing Face Coverings

JBER personnel and families are not expected to wear a mask at all times while on the installation. If you are able to maintain the social/physical distancing guidance, you do not require a face covering. If the duties of your mission or nature of your business (e.g., shopping at the commissary)
April 3, 2020
JBER dining operations fuel troops amid COVID-19 concerns

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel have incorporated protective measures to ensure essential missions continue. U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia Csànk, JBER and 673d Air Base Wing commander, declared a Public Health Emergency, March 22, 2020, and directed Health
March 17, 2020
JBER implements Health Protection Condition (HPCON) BRAVO

By order of U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia Csànk, 673d Air Base Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson commander, JBER will transition to HPCON BRAVO measures throughout the day and will attain full implementation no later than 9 a.m., March 18.
March 11, 2020
Struggle became strength for JBER security forces patrolman

It was a routine traffic stop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, because a driver’s vehicle registration was expired. However, the security forces specialist was having trouble communicating with the driver because the driver didn’t speak much English, but she did speak Spanish. U.S. Air