Articles

Jan. 19, 2024
New operations detachment boosts JBER’s capabilities

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kelsey Bryant took command of the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 during an assumption-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Jan. 17.
Jan. 18, 2024
Arctic Warrior Chapel undergoes renovations

The Arctic Warrior Chapel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is undergoing renovations due to deterioration caused by the harsh Alaska environment. The renovations began this past October and are set to be completed by this month.
Jan. 5, 2024
Aerospace equipment flight provides around-the-clock support

The Aerospace Ground Equipment flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska provides 24/7 preventive and repair maintenance to essential equipment that ensures the various aircraft of the 3rd Wing can execute their missions.
Dec. 6, 2023
Running toward a better tomorrow

Airman 1st Class Jase Pursley barely managed to hold himself up over the nearest trash can, gasping for quick breaths between the vomit he failed to keep back. It was his junior year, he had just placed fourth in his 3,200-meter race for the Chinook High School track team, and his coach was patting
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
Oct. 31, 2023
Prevention Assistance and Response Program introduced at JBER

A Prevention Assistance and Response, or PAR, program is starting up at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with the objective of reducing workplace violence within Department of Defense entities.
Oct. 25, 2023
U.S. Air Force Academy hockey competes in Alaska

U.S. Air Force Academy and University of Alaska Anchorage hockey teams competed at the Avis Alaska Sports Complex in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 21, 2023.
Oct. 23, 2023
OCOLA decrease to affect JBER service members

Alaska’s military Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance, or OCOLA, is set to decrease by four points. The decrease will be implemented in two phases, dropping two points Nov. 16, 2023. The remaining two points will be dropped at a later date to be announced.OCOLA is a non-taxable allowance designed to
Sept. 28, 2023
Get ready during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Office of Emergency Management encourages everyone to learn how to prepare and plan for, respond to, and recover from any disaster.Since its inception in 2004, the annual observance of NPM has served as a timely
Sept. 28, 2023
Conquering Denali Through the WEAR Program

In a remarkable display of determination and teamwork, U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikayla DeMers, an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to the 525th Fighter Generation Squadron and a mountaineer, along with a group of fellow climbers embarked on a challenging expedition to conquer the mighty Denali,