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Aug. 10, 2018
JBER cares for children's safety

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is home to 1,600 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. With five schools in session starting Aug. 20, residents should prepare for the changeover.
Aug. 10, 2018
SECAF visits JBER

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8 to 10, 2018.
Aug. 7, 2018
Not your father’s GI Bill: DOD implements changes to veterans’ education benefits

The Department of Defense issued a fundamental change July 12, 2018, to its policy on the transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to transfer those benefits will be limited to service members with less than 16 years of total
Aug. 1, 2018
3rd Wing to transfer leadership from Niemi to Davis

The 3rd Wing is scheduled to host a change-of-command ceremony at Hangar 1 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 6, 2018.U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Niemi will transfer command of the wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis.
Aug. 1, 2018
The Dirty Dozen challenges JBER services members, community

The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson “Arctic Diamonds” are hosting the “Dirty Dozen” Aug. 30, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Hillberg Ski Area at JBER, Alaska.
July 31, 2018
703rd AMXS Crew Chiefs maintain more than aircraft

Currently, the U.S. Air Force fields more than 35 types of aircraft, with an equally exceptional number of dedicated and precision-based crew chiefs to maintain them.
July 26, 2018
JBER Airman saves choking victim

By 6 p.m., two hours into his afternoon shift at the Polar Bowl bowling alley at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Luis Ruiz was ready to devour a prime steak dinner. It was the type of hunger that can get a guy in trouble. “I guess I bit off more than I could chew,” Ruiz said. Down the alley and
July 26, 2018
JBER emergency responders, Anchorage PD rescue child

While Alaska wilderness provides picturesque landscapes, its rugged terrain can change from friendly to deadly in a moment’s notice.On July 16, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Fire Department and emergency responders received a call for a rescue off Arctic Valley road.
July 24, 2018
USMC make it rain during Kodiak Mace

U.S. Marines of the 3d Transportation Support Battalion, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 participated in exercise Kodiak Mace at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 12 to 25, 2018. Exercise participants prepared and performed
July 24, 2018
525th AMU Crew Chiefs take leadership, followership to new heights

In contrast to the uniformity of the aircraft they maintain, crew chiefs are unique individuals, from various backgrounds, each contributing something different to the flying mission.