Be careful where you poke around finding Pokémon

In the past month, Pokémon Go has swept the nation bringing 90s nostalgia into an augmented-reality smartphone application to virtually ‘Catch ‘em All!” Players everywhere can venture in search of Pokémon, but might run into trouble on the way.

Journey to recovery

Then-Tech. Sgt. Janet Lemmons realized she couldn’t breathe in the hospital room. It was as if there was not enough space for her family’s grief and the air collectively. She had to get out.Lemmons stepped into the elevator that would take her someplace she could breathe, but the cold steel walls

Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk crews help fight McHugh Creek Fire

Two Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and aircrews from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment began performing water bucket operations in support of wildfire suppression efforts for the McHugh Creek fire south of Anchorage, Alaska.

Gold Star Wives of America descend on Anchorage for 71st National Convention

Gold Star Wives of America descended on Anchorage, Alaska for their 71st National Convention July 13 to 17.Gold Star Wives of America, an organization created in 1945 to provide support for spouses and children of those who sacrificed everything in the service of the United States military, hosted

Arctic Warrior Chapel to open soon

The Arctic Warrior Chapel closed its doors for renovations in February but will reopen the beginning of August.

Black Cats deliver air power during Arctic Anvil

The 41st Airlift Squadron is conducting mountainous terrain training in Alaska and supporting Exercise Arctic Anvil. Airmen from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron went on the training exercise to provide support to ensure the C-130Js are airworthy and safe. Arctic Anvil is an integrated

JBER conducts MAE 16-7

The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hospital first responders load a simulated crash victim into an ambulance during Mission Assurance Exercise 16-7 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2016. JBER simulated an aircraft crash to test the base’s ability to operate, coordinate and

JBER Youth Center hosts Cooking Camp

A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson aspiring chef rolls an egg roll at the Two Rivers Cooking Camp hosted at Two Rivers Youth Center, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 11, 2016. Two River Youth Center offers a wide variety of programs to meet the social, recreational, physical and

JBER chaplain community hosts whitewater rafting and camping trip

Living with wildlife: Wolf edition

The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson lone wolf slowly treks through the backwoods near the Moose Crossing housing community. Her slower pace tells the arthritic tale of an active lifestyle as alpha female. The wolf rides solo – likely because she was run out of her pack. At nine years, she has