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Reimbursement Claims for Property Damage
December 1, 2018 — FROM THE 673d AIR BASE WING LEGAL OFFICE: Regarding reimbursement claims for property damage, the following is for informational purposes only, not a guarantee of the payment of any potential claim. The following information applies to U.S. Air Force personnel only. U.S. Army personnel should refer to the U.S. Army Center for Personnel Claims Support (CPCS) at (502) 626-3000, or online at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Apps/PCLAIMS/PCLAIMSPublic.nsf... MORE

Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness
November 28, 2018 — Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness. Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible forms of mental health care. ... MORE

JBER tackles winter resilience through adventure
November 27, 2018 — During the course of a typical Alaska winter, cold and dark days can seem eternal to some.... MORE

ASYMCA Food Pantry serves those who serve Alaska
November 27, 2018 — Through a variety of programs and services, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska has been enhancing the lives of military members for more than 70 years. While available year-round, the ASYMCA’s food pantries is one such service that experiences increased use during the holiday season. ... MORE

Mountain star; JBER Airmen keeping it lit
November 27, 2018 — Although the history, location and size of the brightly lit star placed on the side of Mount Gordon Lyon has changed over the last 60 years, the unwavering dedication Airmen and Soldiers have shown to it has not.... MORE

Deploying mental health care downrange
November 26, 2018 — Deployed mental health providers play a vital role in delivering medical care downrange, ensuring the health of the warfighter and the mission. Even though service members who deploy are medically ready, both physically and mentally, the rigors of deployment can take a toll.... MORE

Tips for combating the wintertime blues
November 21, 2018 — While the Chugach peaks are cloaked in white and days more swiftly fade to black, moods more often become blue. With the two darkest months of the year approaching, low energy or depressed moods also known as “wintertime blues,” becomes more likely for residents of Anchorage and the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community. ... MORE

Need more OCOLA? A 30-minute survey could make it happen
November 20, 2018 — From a single cart of groceries that can cost more than $500, to higher gas prices, living in the Last Frontier can quickly burn a hole in your wallet. Uniformed service members in Alaska have the opportunity to influence their Overseas Cost of Living Allowance and keep more of their hard-earned dollars. ... MORE

USMC Reserve Unit nearly doubles Alaskan villages reached in 24th Toys for Tots mission
November 20, 2018 — U.S. Marines assigned to Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, are gearing up this holiday season to deliver toys to children living in more than 70 remote villages of Alaska during the 2018 Toys for Tots campaign.... MORE

Air Force proves mettle at first inter-service Alpha Warrior battle
November 20, 2018 — SELMA, Texas – A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17. Capt. Mark Bishop of Air Mobility Command, Capt. Noah Palicia of Pacific Air Forces, Capt. Jennifer Wendland of the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1st... MORE