• Alaska Army National Guard executes Arctic training, helps local dog race

    The Soldiers of B Company arrived at the Bethel Armory on Jan. 18, greeted by blistering winds and sub-zero temperatures. They began cold weather training by setting up three arctic 10-man tents, which they would sleep in later that evening.   Soldiers practiced digging stakes into hard, frozen

  • Take command: Urgent care now easier to access

    As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.

  • JBER Library to host Annual Comic Con

    The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Library will offer service members and families an opportunity to don their favorite costumes at the 4th Annual Comic Con, Jan 27th from 1 to 3 p.m.

  • LOX and load: Fuels Airmen breathe life into aviation

    As a C-17 Globemaster III gains altitude, air pressure decreases, reducing the amount of oxygen in a pilot’s blood. If unprepared, permanent damage to vital organs can happen within minutes. To prevent this, aircrew rely upon liquid oxygen. Airmen from the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels

  • JBER education centers provide untapped resources

    Military life can be busy, but finding the time to take advantage of the many educational opportunities available to military members can set an individual up for long-term success.Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s two education centers assist Department of Defense personnel, their families, and