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U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Anderson, the 673d Medical Group Military Health System Genesis program manager, works on integrating MHS Genesis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 31, 2020. MHS Genesis is a new military health-records program which streamlines both military and the Department of Veterans Affairs records.

Nov. 3, 2020

673d Medical Group rolls out new records system

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — After delays caused by COVID-19, the Department of Defense has rolled out the Military Health System Genesis, or MHS Genesis – a new military health-records program which streamlines both military and the Department of Veterans Affairs records. MHS Genesis is an integrative electronic health record that provides a location for the MHS to document all patient’s healthcare activities and care.

Surviving family members, distinguished guests and members of 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron attend the Yukla 27 25th anniversary memorial ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 22, 2020. Yukla 27, a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft assigned to the 962nd AACS, encountered a flock of geese Sept. 22, 1995, and crashed shortly after takeoff on a routine surveillance training sortie, killing all 24 Canadian and U.S. Airmen aboard.

Sept. 23, 2020

Remembering fallen Yukla 27 crew

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Surviving family members, distinguished guests and members of the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron gathered for a solemn memorial ceremony Sept. 22, 2020, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to honor the 24 Canadian and U.S. Airmen lost in one of the deadliest aircraft accidents in U.S. Air Force history.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Graham, 3rd Wing crew chief, marshalls an F-22 Raptor on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska May 5, 2020. The 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recently launched 168 sorties in four days, highlighting their rapid mobility capabilities and response readiness during COVID-19 and the ability to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice to ensure regional stability throughout the North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)

July 9, 2020

3rd Wing logs 168 sorties in 4 days

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Recently, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit logged a whopping 168 sorties in just four days.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis, 3rd Wing commander, and John Hume, an artist, reveal a commemorative painting during the opening ceremony for the 3rd Wing’s 100th anniversary celebration on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 25, 2019.

July 26, 2019

JBER's 3rd Wing celebrates 100th anniversary

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is holding a celebration for the 3rd Wing’s 100th anniversary July 25-27. “The 3rd WG’s contribution to air power has passed the test of time by enduring since its first day in 1919,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis, 3rd WG commander.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carly Ranger, 673d Communications Squadron cyber transportation technician, shadows Air Force Senior Airman Michael Savvidis, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.

July 24, 2019

‘Crew Chief for a Day’ gives Airmen career broadening experience

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The U.S. Air Force has numerous careers and specialties geared toward ensuring its aircraft are fit for flight. Before those aircraft can even get off the ground, they need to undergo extensive checks, tests and servicing to make sure they are safe to fly. One group of Airmen charged with this responsibility is crew chiefs.

Members of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron utilities shop assemble a 300-foot section of insulated pipe at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2018. Following the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake, the Alaska Mission Operations Center suffered a water main break. Due to the long-term cold weather, a temporary solution was decided upon. The innovative thoughts and immediate actions of a handful of Airmen ensured the Alaska Mission Operations Center had water within two days, and saved the U.S. Air Force almost $20,000.

Jan. 14, 2019

Innovation emerges from earthquake aftermath

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Following the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, teams from several different 773d Civil Engineer Squadron shops were sent out to assess damages and respond to damage reports.

Latisha Boyd, a Sitka Child Development Center child and youth program assistant, teaches children to sit and eat at a table during meal time at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 14, 2018. All five JBER CDC centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and provide childcare for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Due to a shortage in workers JBER is hiring child development center workers – including teachers, cooks and food service workers.

Jan. 14, 2019

JBER Child Development Centers hiring now!

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — For quite some time, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson total force community has encountered a waiting list for child care ranging anywhere from three to nine months.

U.S. Army Soldiers check-out at the Fort Richardson Thrift Shop, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Dec. 12, 2018. Since the shop’s debut in the 1950s the thrift shop has experienced numerous changes in location, programs, and recently in 2015, management. Currently, the non-profit store is managed by the Richardson’s Spouses Club and mostly run by volunteers.

Dec. 18, 2018

Ft. Richardson Thrift Shop expands Warrior Wednesdays

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Beginning Nov. 1, the Fort Richardson Thrift Shop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, implemented new hours of operation; Tuesday and Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Warrior Wednesday Program’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A glacier ice climb is one of the trips offered by the Outdoor Adventure Program as part of the Women in the Wilderness program. The program is beginner oriented and can help make women more comfortable in the wilderness. (Courtesy photo)

Nov. 27, 2018

JBER tackles winter resilience through adventure

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — During the course of a typical Alaska winter, cold and dark days can seem eternal to some.

During Polar Force 18-1, Airmen practiced the various equipment and procedures for CBRN and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance situations, to prepare the installation for any emergency.

Sept. 5, 2018

JBER conducts revised CBRN training trial

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — 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.

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