• Self-defense for women

    Army Staff Sgt. Stephanie Kiser, 725th Brigade Support Battalion Motor Transport Operator, was nervous. Her eyes were closed and her world threatened. Someone was toying with her ponytail, teasing and bullying her. The suspense of the moment built up around her. She didn't like the situation.This

  • JBER Airman proves rank isn’t everything

    "You're punching above your weight class." "You're too low on the totem pole." "That's higher than your pay grade."Junior enlisted military personnel often hear these phrases in some form or fashion throughout the early part of their careers. The extent of their responsibilities is limited by a lack

  • JBER all-star cheer team takes first place for division

    Cheyanne Eichelberger walked out onto the mat and stared at the crowd during the "Top of the World" cheerleading and dance championships at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the University of Alaska Anchorage Feb. 7. For a moment, stage fright gripped her. It was her first competition; she was

  • Housekeeping manager enjoys serving those who serve

    Dorene Benton cut open box after box in a warehouse on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The boxes were filled with linens, and the 673d Force Support Squadron housekeeping manager meticulously inspected them. The last thing she wanted was to give the military guests staying in JBER lodging

  • Airman saves $149 million F-22 Raptor

    An Airman with the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit earned the Pacific Air Forces Aviation Safety Well Done Award Feb. 14 for putting out a fire on an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 4.PACAF Aviation Safety Well Done Awards are presented for outstanding airmanship or

  • JBER civil engineers garner high honors for deployed service

    The 673d Civil Engineer Group recognized three Airmen Feb. 19 for exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.During an early-morning ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Air Force Col. Anthony Ramage, 673d CEG commander, presented Air Force 1st Lt. Josef

  • JBER’s joint capabilities support Thai partners

    The 3rd Wing validated its joint and combined capabilities this week when five U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, including one from the 517th Airlift Squadron "Firebirds," left Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for Thailand to airdrop paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

  • Spartans demonstrate quick response at Cobra Gold 2014

    Spartan paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, demonstrated their unique ability to rapidly deploy and conduct a forced-entry airborne assault during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 at the Khok Kathiam Royal Thai Air Force Base in Lopburi, Thailand,

  • PACAF commander visits JBER

    Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, spent the holiday weekend with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Arctic Warriors and community members during a visit here Feb. 14 to 16.During his visit, General Carlisle met with JBER leadership and held an in-depth discussion on the

  • Children learn about dental health with 673d Dental Squadron

    For many children, dental health awareness begins at a young age with the help of the Tooth Fairy. A child leaves a recently lost tooth under their pillow; the Tooth Fairy takes it during the night and replaces it with a reward.February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the 673d Dental