Rise of the internauts

The World Wide Web celebrated its 25th anniversary Aug. 23, marking a quarter-century of web-based exploration.  Many use the terms Internet and World Wide Web interchangeably, but they are two different concepts. The Internet’s birthday is 1969, and refers to the connection between devices. The

Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – August 2016

Name: TSgt Jody HernandezUnit: 962nd Airborne Air Control SquadronJob Description: TSgt Jody Hernandez is a Personnelist serving as the NCOIC of the squadron Commander’s Support Staff. She linchpins all administrative tasks in support of 155 US and Canadian personnel executing the Alaskan NORAD

DHA director visits JBER hospital with a greater healthcare vision

The Defense Health Agency director visited the JBER hospital Aug. 18, during her tour of many healthcare facilities to determine which plans and practices need to be developed, advanced or sustained.

2nd Sqn RAAF and 47th Sqn RAF celebrate centenary

The 2nd Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 47th Squadron, Royal Air Force celebrate each other’s centenary during Red Flag 16-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 19, 2016. They posed in front of an E-7A Wedgetail, one of Australia’s most advanced air battlespace aircraft. Red

Exercise Spartan Agoge

Intramural softball playoffs

Teams shake hands after the final softball game of the 2016 season at the baseball field behind Buckner Physical Fitness Center, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2016. The Arctic Medics with the 673d Medical Group beat the 703d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team for the

Air Force to celebrate 69th birthday, JBER to host ball

The U.S. Air Force turns 69 September 18. For some, that number might invoke the cringe-worthy, “Man, I’m getting old” or perhaps “Age is just a number. You’re only as old as you feel.” Many of its members might argue the world’s greatest air and space power hasn’t even begun to hit its prime yet.

SFAC community readiness consultants find answers for ill, injured, wounded

When joining the military, most people have a general plan for how long they want to serve and what job they want to do. When those plans are altered due to illness, injury or wounds, service members may be referred to the Service Member and Family Assistance Center to connect with helping resources

Slow down! Back to School in Full Effect

In less than two weeks, back to school will be in full swing. The streets in and around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will be filled with children and buses for their first day of school. JBER personnel should be mindful of the pedestrians and school zone safety lights.

A community against sexual assault

The community, built of Soldiers, Airmen and civilians, hurts itself every time an act of sexual assault is committed, but together the community can reduce these acts and heal from the damage done.