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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
Sept. 20, 2018
Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month - September 2018

Name: A1C Cathryn Rhodes Unit: 673d Comptroller Squadron Job Description: Financial Analyst, certifies fund availability and process CED and emergency leave orders in DTS. Processed COT/IPCOT and student dependent orders. Runs the Merged Accountability & Fund Reporting (MAFR)
Sept. 18, 2018
Fisher House opens second home away from home

The Fisher House of Alaska hosted an opening ceremony for Fisher House II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2018.
Sept. 18, 2018
Bar code applications for devices; JBER be aware

All Department of Defense personnel and families stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are being warned about new applications available for Apple and Android smart phones that can decode the 2D barcode on the common access card.
Sept. 18, 2018
Alaska-based service members explore Denali

Denali National Park and Preserve hosted the 11th annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 15, which included 400 “road lottery” tickets given out to Alaska-based service members.
Sept. 12, 2018
Spruce bark beetle sinking its teeth deeper into Alaska’s forests

Small reddish-brown and black beetles a quarter of an inch long are sinking their teeth into Alaska’s tree population from the Kenai Peninsula to the Matanuska Valley and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.