Articles

Oct. 25, 2018
Army provides HIMARS support during Red Flag-Alaska 19-1

By 6:30 a.m., the first truck rolled onto the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Oct. 22, 2018
‘Children’s Waiting Room;’ same service, new name

Since late 2004, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has offered year-round support to families and children through a program known as “Teddy’s Child Watch.”
Oct. 15, 2018
Sitka 43 continues to serve eight years after fatal crash

More than eight years ago, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III belonging to the 3rd Wing and operated jointly with the 176th Wing, lifted off the runway at what was then known as Elmendorf Air Force Base, to conduct practice for an upcoming airshow.
Sept. 26, 2018
REAL ID Act results in changes at JBER gates

Changes resulting from the Real ID act may soon be affecting individuals wishing to access Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson potentially as early as Oct. 10, 2018.
Sept. 26, 2018
JBER commemorates POW/MIA through ceremony, ruck march and ASYMCA of Alaska food drive

In remembrance of America’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community gathered for a ceremony followed by a ruck march and Armed Services YMCA of Alaska food drive Sept. 21.
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.
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. 29, 2018
JBER gears up for September Commuter Challenge

The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson total force community has a month long opportunity to participate in the 2018 September Commuter Challenge sponsored by Bike Anchorage scheduled to run from Sept. 1 through 28.
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. 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.