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Sept. 27, 2018
JBER kicks off 2018 Combined Federal Campaign “Show some love”

This year’s Combined Federal Campaign, is scheduled to kick off Oct. 1, and its theme “Show Some Love,” although unchanged from last year, has made some recent campaign enhancements.
Sept. 26, 2018
REAL ID Act results in changes at JBER gates

Changes resulting from the Real ID act may soon be affecting individuals wishing to access Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson potentially as early as Oct. 10, 2018.
Sept. 26, 2018
JBER commemorates POW/MIA through ceremony, ruck march and ASYMCA of Alaska food drive

In remembrance of America’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community gathered for a ceremony followed by a ruck march and Armed Services YMCA of Alaska food drive Sept. 21.
Sept. 21, 2018
Airmen, civilians from the 673d LRS save US Air Force significant amount of money

Imagine having to make a difficult decision, which could result in either a costly outcome or saving a significant amount of money.
Sept. 18, 2018
Fisher House opens second home away from home

The Fisher House of Alaska hosted an opening ceremony for Fisher House II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2018.
Sept. 18, 2018
Bar code applications for devices; JBER be aware

All Department of Defense personnel and families stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are being warned about new applications available for Apple and Android smart phones that can decode the 2D barcode on the common access card.
Sept. 18, 2018
Alaska-based service members explore Denali

Denali National Park and Preserve hosted the 11th annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 15, which included 400 “road lottery” tickets given out to Alaska-based service members.
Sept. 12, 2018
Spruce bark beetle sinking its teeth deeper into Alaska’s forests

Small reddish-brown and black beetles a quarter of an inch long are sinking their teeth into Alaska’s tree population from the Kenai Peninsula to the Matanuska Valley and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Sept. 12, 2018
JBER participates in 2018 National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight is encouraging everyone on or around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to educate themselves on how to handle possible disasters-- before, during, and after.
Sept. 10, 2018
JBER ASAP office opens “Mock Drug Room” training space

It would not be surprising to find stacked pizza boxes, overturned soda cans and hygiene products scattered across a teen’s or young service member’s room. These items, while commonplace, are the perfect tools for hidden caches of pills, alcohol and drug paraphernalia. To the unsuspecting parent or