There is always hope: Suicide isn’t the answer to depression, trauma

Professional literature clearly points to the fact that there are certain factors that protect or build resilience in youth (and adults) against suicide. According to Fuller, McGraw and Goodyear, "The factors that protect young people against suicidal behavior include social support and their

611th CES crew starts construction project 3,000 miles from home at Wake Island

Three 611th Civil Engineering Squadron members arrived here recently from their home station at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to begin building the second of three Sprung Instant Structure buildings. After their arrival on the atoll in the Pacific Ocean about 3,000 miles southwest of Anchorage

Enter the Dragons

Viking Vigilance: Soldiers of 56th Engineer Company (Vertical) hone tactical convoy skills at Bulldog Trail

176th Wing Pave Hawks deploy in support of Hurricane Irene relief efforts

Paratroopers refine war fighting skills at the Joint Readiness Training Center

Paratroopers from all six battalions of 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, traveled to the hot and humid Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana last month to conduct training which will polish and renew their existing

McMullen departs, Smith arrives as 3rd Wing’s new commander

The Alaskan Command commander passed the colors of the 3rd Wing to a new leader in a ceremony Aug. 26 at Hangar 1.Hundreds of service members, family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Air Force Col. John McMullen, as he departed for his next assignment at the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air

Palumbo: Be safe Labor Day weekend: End of summer, change of season demands vigilance

Labor Day is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.Labor Day weekend also marks the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer; a pe-riod historically associated with increased mishaps.Over this Labor

Chief Roy talks to JBER Airmen: Joint efforts important

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy emphasized the importance of working together in joint environments during a visit to Joint Base-Elmendorf-Richardson earlierthis week before heading north Tuesday to Eielson Air Force Base.While at JBER, Roy spoke at Hangar 5 to the hundreds of Airmen

Equality Day observance recalls first women’s suffrage

Soldiers, Airmen and civilians on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson gathered at the base's Education Center Aug. 26 to recognize women's equality.Aug. 26 of each year is designated in the United States as Women's Equality Day. Established in 1971, the date commemorates the passage of the 19th