• Arctic Warrior Chapel undergoes renovations

    The Arctic Warrior Chapel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is undergoing renovations due to deterioration caused by the harsh Alaska environment. The renovations began this past October and are set to be completed by this month.

  • 3rd Wing kicks off 2024 with Safety Day

    In an effort to enhance safety measures and prevent mishaps, the 3rd Wing held its annual Safety Day, emphasizing the importance of everyday safety practices, on Jan. 3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The event focused on mishap prevention for flights and inspections; safety and accident trend

  • Two JBER Airmen first to earn ESB

    Two U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in the 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division’s Expert Soldier and Expert Infantry Badge three-week course throughout September 2023, earning the Army’s Expert Soldier Badge on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

  • Master sergeant bolsters his mental health through theater

    With winter closing in and daylight hours dwindling, activities and hobbies outside work time are more crucial than ever. Long, dark hours can have a profound impact on a service member's mental health and wellbeing. For Master Sgt. Rian Hudson, 673rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, theater

  • New murals at fitness center commemorate service members

    After completing recent renovations, the Buckner Fitness Center has reopened with new murals illustrating various missions and service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.These new murals showed aircraft, such as the F-22 Raptor and the C-17 Globemaster III, but primarily featured the

  • JBER Iditarod dining facility to undergo $1.3 million renovation

    The Iditarod Dining Facility on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska will be closing for renovation starting in January of 2024.Funding of $1.3 million will be invested into overhauling the dining facility in order to continue serving quality meals to service members and their families here.

  • OCOLA decrease to affect JBER service members

    Alaska’s military Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance, or OCOLA, is set to decrease by four points. The decrease will be implemented in two phases, dropping two points Nov. 16, 2023. The remaining two points will be dropped at a later date to be announced.OCOLA is a non-taxable allowance designed to