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May 24, 2018
Making the pointy end

The pointy end of the Air Force spear is metal – the titanium, steel and aluminum of aircraft. Whether in sheets or bearings, struts or bushings, it can be damaged. That’s where Air Force welders and machinists step in.Airman Dalton Sturtz, a native of Seguin, Texas, had done some welding before he
May 23, 2018
JBER tree-planting ceremonies honor Arbor Day, life of volunteer Jill Hubert

More than 100 Airmen, Soldiers members of the community, children and friends attended two tree-planting ceremonies to celebrate Arbor Day and the life of a special volunteer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17 and 21. The Arbor Day Foundation recently named JBER a 2017 Tree City USA,
May 22, 2018
Police Week: Honoring the fallen

Every year on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, military and civilian law enforcement come together to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.
May 22, 2018
JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preparation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing and the 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018.
May 22, 2018
90th AMU wins 1st Quarter Wing Weapons Load Crew Competition

The 90th and 525th aircraft maintenance units load crews compete in the Quarterly Wing Weapons Load Crew Competition May 18, 2018, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
May 15, 2018
JBER to host Airmen Appreciation Day

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is scheduled to host an Airmen Appreciation Day at Otter Lake at 2 p.m., June 1.More than 20 service members and supporters across the installation have come together to create the event, which invites senior airmen and below, plus one guest each, to
May 15, 2018
JBER Little League participates in 2018 Opening Day ceremony

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Little League participates in the 2018 opening day ceremony at JBER, Alaska, May 12, 2018.
May 15, 2018
Son of hero Chief Etchberger tells father’s story

March 11, 1968. Outnumbered and stranded on an enemy-littered mountain, he fought for his life. His entire team lay dead or injured around him. With no significant combat training, he grabbed a rifle to hold off enemy forces closing in on his location, while simultaneously directing air
May 14, 2018
Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – May 2018

Arctic Warrior Chiefs’ Group Choice Award winner of the Month – May 2018
May 14, 2018
ALS graduates receive inaugural supervisor resiliency tour

More than 80 Airman Leadership School graduates from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson took part May 10 in a new Pacific Air Forces-wide initiative for all ALS graduates to reinforce information obtained in Initial Supervisor Resiliency Training.