• 4/25 Spartans conduct CH-47 Chinook airborne jump

    U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, land after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook operated by the 1-52nd General Service Aviation Battalion at Malemute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 5,

  • 673d CES hosts kickoff event for Fire Prevention Week

    The 673d CES hosted a kickoff event Oct. 2 for the community highlighting Fire Prevention Week, which included a smoke trailer so people could experience the disorienting effects of evacuating a smoky area, stovetop fire safety course, and a vehicle-extrication demonstration.

  • 773d CES plows through season's first snow

    U.S. Airmen from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron gathered amongst a flurry of snow for a monthly training exercise known as Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day, or Prime BEEF Day, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 24.

  • The Young Punch; Airman invents munitions tool

    So often people hear that innovation is the key to success, and one U.S. Airman is taking innovation to the next level with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Arctic Spark Lab.

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • Arctic Speaker Series Highlights Partnership

    Alaskan Command hosted its Arctic Speaker Series, September 16, 2021 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.This month’s speakers included the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Krutnes, the Consul General of Finland, Okko-Pekka Salmimies, and the Embassy of Finland’s Defense Attaché,

  • '1 Geronimo' Paratroopers try out for Scout Platoon

    JBER paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division try out for the battalion's Scout Platoon. Scout Platoon is a uniquely organized, trained and equipped unit capable of conducting reconnaissance

  • Linking hearts with Heart Link

    It’s no secret the military lifestyle is unique. The good news is that there’s an orientation program for new military spouses to aid with understanding acronyms, customs and courtesies, employment assistance, finances, adjusting to living in a new state, medical assistance, and everything in