• Education key to Air Force advancement

    Take a look at the biography of any senior Air Force leader and you're likely to find an extensive list of educational achievements. This is partly because as Airmen advance in rank, there are more professional military education requirements, such as Squadron Officer School and the Noncommissioned

  • Representing Air Force and country through martial arts

    Adrenaline and heat from exertion caused sweat glands to build up moisture, forming drops of the liquid on Quinton Beach's forehead, dripping around his eyes as he stared at his opponent, Micah Foreman, 17, who executed a roundhouse kick aimed for Beach's chest. A sharp cracking sound echoed through

  • Get ready for the next big thing: Earthquake preparedness vital for Alaskans

    Many people who live where tornados occur build storm shelters or basements under their houses. Coastal residents often have several days warning in advance of a hurricane to board up their windows, stock up on canned goods and water or simply head inland. But how do those who reside in earthquake

  • Air Force continues force management programs

    Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications

  • ‘1 Geronimo’ snipers shoot from Black Hawk platform

    Infantry scouts with Hatchet Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, carried out a week-0long arctic field training exercise designed to hone skills in mountaineering, arctic survival, sling load and air assault operations, and sniper precision fire from high-0angle and aerial

  • Chaplains conduct ‘blitz’ to engage with JBER Airmen

    Decisive edge. Increased engagement. Shifts in resources.These words could be used to describe any military unit planning tactical engagements, but few would guess that these words apply to the base chaplains.In an effort to improve the chaplaincy's focus of the spiritual needs of Air Force

  • Air Force Assistance Fund, Army Emergency Relief campaigns start

    The Army Emergency Relief campaign is underway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign will soon follow suit.The purpose of both campaigns is to educate the JBER populace about the programs and who they support, and to garner donations. Each program is in place

  • Airman’s passion in singing landed a gig with “Tops in Blue”

    Airman 1st Class Alexander Ross' last performance was singing the national anthem and the Alaska state song at the 673d annual awards ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 7, 2014.It was the biggest event at which he performed, and his first time performing with the JBER Honor Guard. "No

  • Power professionals keep the mission running

    Commanders and senior enlisted leaders stared at their computers, tracking various operations throughout Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. A windstorm howled and threatened to knock down trees outside. Lightning cracked in the sky and lights failed as the power went out across the