Articles

Nov. 22, 2017
Enhancing safety in the outdoors for members at JBER

With so many mountains and thick woods encompassing Alaska, it’s easy to get lost. For service members and civil-service employees at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, there is a free solution.
Nov. 21, 2017
673d MDG Laboratory offers new Prenatal testing at JBER

Beginning in October 2017, the 673d Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic replaced the Natera prenatal Panorama testing with LabCorps’ InformaSeq prenatal testing at the JBER hospital.
Nov. 20, 2017
If it’s cold outside be aware of mold inside

Believe it or not, although Alaska’s winter air is cold and dry, people doing things to keep their homes warm also traps moisture inside, which in turn causes problems with mold if not properly managed.
Nov. 20, 2017
JBER Christmas Tree Harvest in full swing

The Christmas Tree Harvest 2017 tree cutting program is scheduled to begin Nov. 23 and go through Dec. 26, here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Nov. 17, 2017
Convoy simulators prepare JBER troops for deployment

Many Soldiers and Airmen have never experienced convoy or combat situations. The Mission Training Complex on JBER provides training simulations to help these Soldiers and Airmen succeed downrange.
Nov. 14, 2017
JBER shines a light on infractions

JBER is considered a large-quantity generator of hazardous waste by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Nov. 10, 2017
Physical therapy helps Airmen complete the mission at JBER

The 673d Medical Operations Squadron physical therapists are now offering physical therapy sessions to the 90th Fighter Squadron pilots in an effort to provide more timely and efficient care.
Nov. 6, 2017
DLA Dispostion Services offers the use of scales to military members at JBER

The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ certified scales at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are now open to all military ID holders at no cost.
Nov. 2, 2017
Patient Advocate: Your Voice at the JBER Hospital

When patients need someone who can look out for their best interests, the JBER hospital Patient Advocates are there to help. Their primary job is to advocate for patient’s concerns, answer questions, help patients navigate and access our healthcare system, along with speaking on the patients behalf
Oct. 31, 2017
State of Alaska honors JBER with legislative citations

When it comes to carrying out the Air Force’s core value “excellence in all we do,” 2017 has been a notable year for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.