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June 10, 2011
Joint basing instruction provides Army, Air Force crash course

The Army and Air Force 301 courses provide basic information about the other services to civilian employees and service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.Dean Hone, deputy commander for installation support, 673d Mission Support Group, said the genesis for the course came from a senior
June 10, 2011
Welcome home: Soldiers of Headquarters, 17th CSSB, return following successful Afghanistan deployment

One battalion commander marked the beginning of year-his unit's long deployment to Afghanistan while another finally prepared to bring her team home.Army Lt. Col. Jose Solis marked the beginning of his command Thursday as the 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducted their Relief in Place
June 9, 2011
When you want to quit, there’s help available

In 1940, it was conclusively proven that tobacco use is linked to cancer, heart disease and heart attack, and other serious health problems. It's no secret that tobacco is harmful - but plenty of people smoke and chew anyway, for a variety of reasons. Maybe it's to have a reason to take a break, to
June 6, 2011
Air Guardsmen deploy to Afghanistan

Five C-130 Hercules and 140 members of the Alaska's Air National Guard's 176th Wing left Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson earlier this week en route to a three-month deployment to Afghanistan. The 140 Airmen were taken from the 144th Airlift Squadron, 176th Maintenance Squadron and the 176th Aircraft
June 6, 2011
Wildlife safety: Experts offer tips on how to prevent dangerous encounters

Spring has finally sprung with summer quickly following its trail, which means tons of outdoor fun in Alaska. It also means those choosing to venture into the wild should know their wildlife safety.The 673d Natural Resource Conservation Agency is advising all residents of Joint Base
June 6, 2011
Airborne Sappers remember one of their own

Service members, family and friends gathered at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Soldiers' Chapel May 24 to honor the memory of Spc. Arturo Martinez. Martinez was born on Sept. 6, 1978, in Escondido, Calif., He enlisted in the Army in August 2008 and attended basic training and advanced
June 6, 2011
Centurions honor fallen support Soldier

More than 200 family members, friends and fellow service members gathered May 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson's Soldier's Chapel to honor the memory of Spc. Michael James Carrier, a native of White Cloud, Mich.Carrier was assigned to G Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion "Centurions." G
June 6, 2011
Engineers work on 3 projects

Soldiers of 84th Engineer Support Company (Airborne), 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), demonstrated their Army engineering skills recently by completing three projects."From a field environment, the 84th ESC simultaneously executed three construction projects," said Army Capt. Brad
June 6, 2011
Newly trained jumpmasters forged in Alaska

"Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door..." For 53 recent graduates of the U.S. Army Jumpmaster School, the true meaning of that familiar cadence became a little clearer.On May 5, graduates of a Jumpmaster MobileTraining Team from the U.S. Army Advanced Airborne School stationed at Fort Bragg were
June 6, 2011
VA secretary’s Memorial Day visit highlights fact-finding trip to Alaska

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki was the keynote speaker for Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery, where he spoke of the meaning of the day and his department's ongoing service to veterans. While in the state, Shinseki also toured the 673d