Aug. 31, 2016

Support youth sports

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Summertime has ended and most children have traded their relaxing day-time hours for the hustle and bustle of school and homework. Along with the children’s added responsibilities of getting good grades, many parents also see an uptick in duties as they support good study habits and help out with projects. During this squeeze on a person’s daily schedule, it becomes more evident that parent-coaches and young athletes still participate in youth sports for more reasons than just ‘something to do’.

Aug. 25, 2016

DHA director visits JBER hospital with a greater healthcare vision

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska — The Defense Health Agency director visited the JBER hospital Aug. 18, during her tour of many healthcare facilities to determine which plans and practices need to be developed, advanced or sustained.

Aug. 17, 2016

Slow down! Back to School in Full Effect

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — In less than two weeks, back to school will be in full swing. The streets in and around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will be filled with children and buses for their first day of school. JBER personnel should be mindful of the pedestrians and school zone safety lights.

Aug. 12, 2016

REAL ID Act Phase-In Means Tighter Gate Control

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — On Dec 20, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security announced a phased enforcement plan for the REAL ID Act that will implement the act. “The REAL ID Act of 2005 established minimum standards for the production and issuance of state-issued driver’s licenses and ID card which include requirements for a photograph and certain biographic information, such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address,” said Plans and Program Chief Mark Centeno from the 673d Security Forces Squadron. “State-issued driver’s licenses and ID card from states not meeting the standards can no longer be used for accessing federal facilities, including DoD installations, unless the issuing state’s compliance deadline has been extended by the Department of Homeland Security.”

July 27, 2016

Be careful where you poke around finding Pokémon

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — In the past month, Pokémon Go has swept the nation bringing 90s nostalgia into an augmented-reality smartphone application to virtually ‘Catch ‘em All!” Players everywhere can venture in search of Pokémon, but might run into trouble on the way.

July 21, 2016

Arctic Warrior Chapel to open soon

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Arctic Warrior Chapel closed its doors for renovations in February but will reopen the beginning of August.

July 12, 2016

Arctic Warriors welcome new commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- — Arctic warriors and civic leaders from surrounding communities welcomed the fourth commander of the 673d Air Base Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 11. Air Force Col. George “Dutch” Dietrich III took command from Col. Brian Bruckbauer during a change-of-command ceremony officiated by Air Force Lt. Gen. Russell Handy, Pacific Air Forces, Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force commander.

July 12, 2016

AWAAC hosted first Spoken Word Night at JBER

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Arctic Warrior Airmen’s Advisory Council hosted the first Spoken Word Night at the Permafrost Pub for poets to speak their mind at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 8.

June 28, 2016

JBER pauses to honor long-standing veteran, brother; friend

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Fred “Bulldog” Becker IV sat enjoying his morning paper, pointedly ignoring the grunting and complaining emanating from the other side of the newsprint. “Bend your knees a bit more!” Bulldog said, not looking up from his daily ritual. “You can’t even see me!” responded his oldest, Fred Becker V, as he bent his knees closer to 90 degrees, with his

June 22, 2016

JBER Army Education Center invites service members to hit the books

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson -- — The Army Education Center, through the Army Continuing Education System, provides support to service members in the pursuit of knowledge above the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Consolidated Library.