• 673d SFS participates in Pumpkin Patrol

    Members of the 673d SFS participated in Pumpkin Patrol, Oct. 31, 2016. Pumpkin Patrol is an annual event which provides an increased police presence throughout base housing – affording candy enthusiasts a secure environment to trick-or-treat.

  • JBER conducts exercise Polar Force 17-1

    Exercise Polar Force 17-1 tests the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission and to employ forces and weapons systems.

  • JBER provides immunizations during Alaska Flu season

    Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious virus that spreads around the United States annually, but usually peaks between October and May. It is projected that Alaska’s flu season will spike between January and April.Because the vaccine loses effectiveness after a few months, the JBER

  • Costume Fun Run

    Service members and families participate in a costume fun run in Hangar 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2016. The run was a mile long and prizes were awarded to the top three finishers as well as best adult and child costumes.

  • Buckner PFC hosts second JBER Intramural Swim Meet

    Buckner Physical Fitness Center hosted the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Intramural Swim Meet 2, Oct. 28, 2016. Thirty people participated in 28 events during the final swim meet of the year. Scores from swim meet 1 and 2 were combined to determine first, second and third place winner.

  • 673d SFS conduct M240 machine gun training

    Members of the 673d Security Forces Squadron participate in sustainment training on the Grezelka range at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 27, 2016. Security Forces members regularly train on the use and upkeep of weapons throughout the year.

  • Alaska celebrates 2016 Navy Ball

    Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Bull (SEAL) from Navy Special Warfare detachment, Kodiak receives the first slice of cake as the guest of honor at Alaska's 2016 Navy Ball. This year, the oldest and the youngest member, Lt. Cmdr. Jere Hawn and Seaman Alan Beacham cut the cake in honor of the 241st

  • Overcoming cancer, embracing life

    She placed a pillow under her right shoulder and put her right arm behind her head on the bed. Using her left hand, she pressed the pads of her fingers around her right breast gently in small circular motions, covering the entire breast area and armpit.

  • Avoiding tricks, getting treats: how to stay safe this Halloween

    Halloween is full of ghouls and ghosts, but in Alaska there are other dangers – cold, dark and wildlife. Halloween trick-or-treating on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Curfew times for children 15 years old and under is 11 p.m.; for 16 and 17-year-olds, 1 a.m.