• Veterans Day Ceremony 2017

    The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a Veterans Day ceremony in honor of all who have served in the armed forces at the Alaska National Guard Armory at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11, 2017. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has been hosting the

  • JBER Airmen pursue lives of learning

    Some Airmen who wish to further their education can’t find the time in their day on top of their workload and taking care of their families.A handful of Airmen, in different parental situations, share a glimpse of their busy lives to show others that working toward a Community College of the Air

  • Patient Advocate: Your Voice at the JBER Hospital

    When patients need someone who can look out for their best interests, the JBER hospital Patient Advocates are there to help.  Their primary job is to advocate for patient’s concerns, answer questions, help patients navigate and access our healthcare system, along with speaking on the patients behalf

  • JBER Laundry fight stains Alaska wide

    Somewhere on the long stretch of road which connects the two most populous cities in Alaska, two truckers meet for an unlikely exchange of cargo. Heading south from Fairbanks, is a trailer filled to the brim with soiled linen from various federal agencies. Within 72 hours, JBER Laundry workers of

  • JBER Mobile Command Center to limit loss of life

    In the event of an aircraft crash or immediate threat such as an active shooter, accessibility to the scene and the timely relay of information can be life-saving.A three-person team from the 673d Security Forces Squadron has spearheaded an effort to ensure their unit is prepared in such an event.

  • Don’t let your decor become moose treats

    Every Halloween, moose in inhabited areas – like JBER’s housing areas – detect a scent in the air alerting them to the opportunity to add a little color to their diet – pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.