• New inflatable kayaking trips available through OAP

    The Outdoor Adventure Program has introduced inflatable kayaking as the newest addition to the multiple trips they offer every summer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.“This year, we are expanding our program with another new experience,” said Karl Lavtar, OAP inflatable kayaking lead

  • JBER OAP hosts Introduction to Fishing class

    Joe Palmer, a Navy reservist, casts his rod as Trevor Bird, Otter Lake manager, instructs beginning fishers how to cast at the Introduction to Fishing Class, at Otter Lake at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2016. Bird recommended beginners go out with an experienced party when

  • Voting Assistance Program helps overseas voters

    Voting in the United States is conducted by state governments who have various rules and regulations. As a military member, voting can get more difficult because of extended or overseas absences that may prevent service members from using normal state voting rules.The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

  • JBER pilot reaches new heights

    A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson pilot reached 1,000 flying hours in an F-22 Raptor, at JBER, Alaska, June 22, 2016. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Tellez, 525th Fighter Squadron commander and F-22 pilot, departed for his milestone flight at approximately 9:09 a.m. – and landed at 10:30 a.m.Tellez has

  • MFRC supports JBER: Deployment Readiness

    The checklist is complete and bags are packed with extra gear and uniforms. It’s time to hug the kids and kiss the spouse; your deployment time has arrived. However, once a service member or unit is selected for deployment, there are a variety of services available to ensure the family staying

  • PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved

  • Drinking Water Quality on JBER

    JBER’s drinking water missionA water utility seldom takes the opportunity to tell its customers about all they are doing to produce exceptional quality drinking water in conjunction with the myriad of additional things the utility does to ensure public safety. All too often, we concentrate only on

  • Iditarod wins 2016 Hennessy Award

    Feeding Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel isn't an easy task. Most will only see food being placed on their plates and not realize the hard work that put it there."This job is a beast," said Air Force Master Sgt. Krista Kotz, 673d Force Support Squadron dining facility manager. "If you think