Oct. 25, 2019 TAPS curriculum updates In order to provide better individual assistance to Soldiers transitioning into the civilian world, the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) was updated as of Oct. 1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Oct. 25, 2019 Air Force announces new officer developmental categories In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
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