Articles

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.
Aug. 23, 2018
Red Flag in the Last Frontier: it’s a bear fight

Crossing paths with an aggressive mother black bear. Losing his footing and plummeting down the jagged terrain of a 3,500-foot mountain peak. He knows his adversaries, and he’s prepared to confront them.Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant Pete Marshall, 47th Squadron RAF C-130J pilot, is in the Last
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. 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 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.
July 20, 2018
JIPT addresses JBER’s needs through proactive leadership

The Joint Implementation Prevention Team addresses community concerns and needs every third Thursday of every month at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.