March 11, 2020 Struggle became strength for JBER security forces patrolman It was a routine traffic stop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, because a driver’s vehicle registration was expired. However, the security forces specialist was having trouble communicating with the driver because the driver didn’t speak much English, but she did speak Spanish. U.S. Air
Oct. 18, 2019 JBER defenders render final salute to retired military working dog Dino Members of the 673d Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired military working dog Dino.
Sept. 16, 2019 Security Forces Career Field Manager visits JBER U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tamala Hartz, Air Force security forces career field manager, visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 9-12 to gather insight on how the security forces mission is accomplished and to get feedback on impacts to the career field.
July 2, 2019 Security Forces Defenders graduate from local police academy After six months at the Anchorage Police Department’s Officer Academy, two Airmen from the 673d Security Forces Squadron graduated the course June 6, 2019.
May 22, 2019 673d SFS hosts Defender Family Day In commemoration of National Police Week, the 673d Security Forces Squadron held a unique Defender Family Day event May 16, 2019, centered around what a day in the life of a defender typically looks like at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Oct. 12, 2017 JBER participates in Annual DLA Fuel Spill Response Exercise Members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron, 673d Security Forces Squadron, the Spill Team and the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing, participated in a worst-case scenario fuel spill exercise Oct. 4 and 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Sept. 11, 2017 673d SFS offers insight on Traffic Safety at JBER More than 3 million vehicles go in and out of just three of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s five gates every quarter. Because the roads are used by individuals in different ways— like people exercising or children walking to school—drivers need to be aware of their surroundings at all times.
July 31, 2017 673d Security Forces train in 'controlled chaos' The 673d Security Forces Squadron conducted active-shooter training July 18 and 25 with approximately 160 members and 40 volunteers in hostage scenarios to better their response and handling of a variety of high-stress circumstances.
Oct. 26, 2016 Avoiding tricks, getting treats: how to stay safe this Halloween Halloween is full of ghouls and ghosts, but in Alaska there are other dangers – cold, dark and wildlife. Halloween trick-or-treating on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Curfew times for children 15 years old and under is 11 p.m.; for 16 and 17-year-olds, 1 a.m.