• Exterior electricians keep the power running

    A violent wind storm sweeps through Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, damaging stop signs, houses and one of the most important things that keep the mission running: power lines.The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron exterior electrical engineers go to work to prevent or address problems with the

  • It’s campaign season – but don’t get carried away with things

    Whether through television commercials, lawn signs, or door-to-door visits, political campaigning is visible everywhere we turn. The 2014 election season is in full swing, and it is important to remember what we -as active duty service members and Department of Defense employees - can and cannot

  • Army Ten-Miler team zeroes in fitness at JBER HAWC

    Soldiers with U.S. Army Alaska learned more about their physical fitness during a running analysis recently at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for the upcoming Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C.The 14-member USARAK Army Ten-Miler team went through VO2 max, or maximum oxygen uptake, and gait

  • Stay safe, toasty - and within the regulations

    As JBER sinks into winter and the temperatures decline enough for even Frosty the Snowman to develop frostbite without proper protection, Soldiers and Airmen need to wear their uniforms safely and properly.Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer, 673d Air Base Wing and JBER commander, recently signed an

  • Elmendorf street names carry a lot of history these days

    When driving around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, do you wonder if there is a story behind each of the street names you pass? When you see names like Anderson Circle, Casey Lane, and Wewak Drive on the Elmendorf side, do you wonder how did they come up with the names?On April 30, 1999, under the

  • Air Force Reserve 302nd Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander

    The 302nd Fighter Squadron welcomes its new commander, Lt. Col. Kevin Sutterfield, during a ceremony held here Oct. 3.As one of the founding members of the Total Force Initiative in the F-22, Sutterfield has led at all levels of the organization from flight commander, through director of operations,

  • JBER Commander signs Combined Federal Campaign letter

    The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest and most successful workplace giving campaign in the world.  The 2014 JBER campaign kicked off October 6 and runs through November 14, 2014.  Federal employees have donated more than $7 billion for the charities and causes important to them for 53

  • Building relationships in remote Alaska

    Traveling to locations only accessible by plane or boat, Alaskan Command leadership was able to gain insight on the life and challenges of Alaska Native Tribes as well as build relationships during a trip to several remote villages Oct. 1 to 2.Lt. Gen. Russ Handy, Alaskan Command commander, Col.

  • JBER kicks off Combined Federal Campaign; goal of $280,000

    The Combined Federal Campaign begins on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Oct. 6 and wraps up Nov. 15. This year's motto is "Give For Good."Since the CFC was established in 1961, it has provided opportunites for federal employees to give to charities.The CFC is like a one-stop shop of charities

  • The heat is on: CE firing up JBER systems for the season

    Airmen from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron are preparing for the coming winter months by readying heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.A change in weather patterns can occur rapidly, making heating, venting and air conditioning operations critical to mission accomplishment.During