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Oct. 15, 2018
Sitka 43 continues to serve eight years after fatal crash

More than eight years ago, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III belonging to the 3rd Wing and operated jointly with the 176th Wing, lifted off the runway at what was then known as Elmendorf Air Force Base, to conduct practice for an upcoming airshow.
Oct. 11, 2018
Bring on the snow: Snow Barn is ready

The mountains are topped with snow, signaling the end of summer and the coming of winter. As another winter gears up, so do personnel with the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron snow barn.
Oct. 5, 2018
JBER’s 773d LRS Airmen train to rig ‘em up right

While many Logistics Readiness Squadrons often get labeled as “all-purpose squadrons” there is a small group of less than one percent of this U.S. Air Force community who get their wings in a specialty known as rigging.
Oct. 3, 2018
JBER making strides against breast cancer

More than 300 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community rallied together in support of breast cancer awareness with a 5K run on base Sept. 28.
Oct. 2, 2018
Exchange senior enlisted advisor pumps up BE FIT options at JBER

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is ensuring Soldiers, Airmen and military families stay ready and resilient with BE FIT options in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson restaurants, Expresses and main Exchange.
Sept. 27, 2018
JBER kicks off 2018 Combined Federal Campaign “Show some love”

This year’s Combined Federal Campaign, is scheduled to kick off Oct. 1, and its theme “Show Some Love,” although unchanged from last year, has made some recent campaign enhancements.
Sept. 26, 2018
REAL ID Act results in changes at JBER gates

Changes resulting from the Real ID act may soon be affecting individuals wishing to access Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson potentially as early as Oct. 10, 2018.
Sept. 26, 2018
JBER commemorates POW/MIA through ceremony, ruck march and ASYMCA of Alaska food drive

In remembrance of America’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community gathered for a ceremony followed by a ruck march and Armed Services YMCA of Alaska food drive Sept. 21.
Sept. 21, 2018
Airmen, civilians from the 673d LRS save US Air Force significant amount of money

Imagine having to make a difficult decision, which could result in either a costly outcome or saving a significant amount of money.
Sept. 20, 2018
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month – a month-long reminder of our responsibility to shed light on awareness of suicide in our day-to-day lives.Progress toward this goal requires each individual to give an all-hands-on-deck effort. Everyone can play a role in prevention. An excellent