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. 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.
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 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 Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions.General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
Sept. 5, 2018 JBER conducts revised CBRN training trial Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was one of six bases chosen to conduct a month-long trial of revised chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense survival skills training August 2018.
Aug. 29, 2018 JBER community prepares for hunting season through safety and education With fishing season in Alaska coming to an end, many Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson residents will soon take to the backcountry to fill the gap in outdoor recreation, and the freezer, during this year’s hunting season.