Oct. 30, 2018 Polar Force 19-1 brings old fight to new Airmen Personnel assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing participated in a semiannual operational readiness exercise known as Polar Force 19-1 at Camp Mad Bull on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. 22 to 26.
Oct. 26, 2018 Don’t skip this survey: Task Force True North helps Airmen The 673d Air Base Wing and 3rd Wing have been selected to participate in the Task Force True North Program, a research study designed to help commanders understand the needs of Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Oct. 26, 2018 A homecoming for heroes: Veterans return from Honor Flight Twenty-three veterans from various cities and villages in Alaska went on a whirlwind three-day trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Last Frontier Honor Flight, whose mission is to ensure veterans are able to visit memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices.
Oct. 22, 2018 Don’t be tricked in making your holiday décor a wildlife treat There’s something in the air come All Hallows’ Eve. It’s likely the sweet fragrance of a freshly carved jack-o-lantern that coaxes moose from the safety of wooded areas. Even though pumpkins aren’t native to Alaska, that doesn’t stop moose from strolling up a residential driveway to enjoy the
Oct. 22, 2018 ‘Children’s Waiting Room;’ same service, new name Since late 2004, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has offered year-round support to families and children through a program known as “Teddy’s Child Watch.”
Oct. 19, 2018 JBER Halloween happenings Halloween comes only once a year, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson offers those keen on dressing up plenty of activities to get out during the month of October.
Oct. 16, 2018 Travel drug free with Red Ribbon Week The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community joins people across the country in celebrating a drug-free lifestyle during the annual Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 to 31.
Oct. 15, 2018 JBER provides support during Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for United States and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions taking place at Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex over Alaska.
Oct. 15, 2018 Sitka 43 continues to serve eight years after fatal crash More than eight years ago, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III belonging to the 3rd Wing and operated jointly with the 176th Wing, lifted off the runway at what was then known as Elmendorf Air Force Base, to conduct practice for an upcoming airshow.
Oct. 11, 2018 Bring on the snow: Snow Barn is ready The mountains are topped with snow, signaling the end of summer and the coming of winter. As another winter gears up, so do personnel with the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron snow barn.