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May 23, 2018
JBER tree-planting ceremonies honor Arbor Day, life of volunteer Jill Hubert

More than 100 Airmen, Soldiers members of the community, children and friends attended two tree-planting ceremonies to celebrate Arbor Day and the life of a special volunteer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17 and 21. The Arbor Day Foundation recently named JBER a 2017 Tree City USA,
May 22, 2018
Police Week: Honoring the fallen

Every year on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, military and civilian law enforcement come together to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.
May 22, 2018
JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preparation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing and the 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018.
May 22, 2018
90th AMU wins 1st Quarter Wing Weapons Load Crew Competition

The 90th and 525th aircraft maintenance units load crews compete in the Quarterly Wing Weapons Load Crew Competition May 18, 2018, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
May 21, 2018
Retiring Surgeon General saw revolution in expeditionary care

Air Force Medicine has changed significantly since 1986, when Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger left his family medicine practice in Missouri to join the Air Force. Ediger, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, retires June 1, after a 32-year career that took him around the world, through numerous postings and
May 18, 2018
Alaska Army National Guard hosts the National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018

Army National Guardsmen compete in the National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 14-17, 2018. National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018 is a four-day competition that tests Soldiers' mental and physical toughness through a series of events that
May 16, 2018
Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career

Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse.
May 16, 2018
A day in the life: Mental health supports Airmen, readiness

As with any Air Force healthcare provider, Capt. Daniel Gibson, a clinical psychologist with the 92nd medical group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, relies on a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.The mental health clinic at Fairchild Air Force Base uses a collaborative approach
May 15, 2018
JBER to host Airmen Appreciation Day

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is scheduled to host an Airmen Appreciation Day at Otter Lake at 2 p.m., June 1.More than 20 service members and supporters across the installation have come together to create the event, which invites senior airmen and below, plus one guest each, to
May 15, 2018
JBER Little League participates in 2018 Opening Day ceremony

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Little League participates in the 2018 opening day ceremony at JBER, Alaska, May 12, 2018.