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Nov. 30, 2023
Alaska service members use survey to fight for changes in OCOLA after recent reductions

Alaska’s service members can now complete a Living Pattern Survey, which runs through Dec. 31, giving them the chance to provide critical data that may counter decreases in their future Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance. Recent reductions in OCOLA include a four-point decrease for service members in
Aug. 18, 2023
Saving Lives, One Drop at A Time: JBER's Blood Drive

The Armed Services Blood Program hosted a blood drive, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 15 through 18.The blood drive, named Arctic Thunder, aims to give the JBER community the opportunity to contribute to an ongoing mission that extends beyond Alaska.
May 2, 2023
US, Multinational service members, ships, aircraft meet in Alaska for Northern Edge 23-1

Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023 (NE23-1), a joint field training exercise at various locations in and around Alaska, beginning May 4, 2023.
Sept. 22, 2022
Service members provide emergency services during Operation Merbok response

Approximately 100 members of the AKOM, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles

Alaska service members use survey to fight for changes in OCOLA after recent reductions