MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER hosts Police Week events

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual Police Week series of events beginning May 12 through 16.

Department of Defense ID cardholders are invited to attend the following observances and events:

May 12: Opening ceremony at Moose Run Golf Course at 10 a.m.
May 12-13: 24-hour flag carry at Elmendorf Gym’s indoor track begins 10 a.m., May 12.
May 13: Volleyball tournament at the Buckner Fitness Center begins 11 a.m. Individuals wishing to participate can register via Volleyball Tournament registration.
May 14: Military Working Dog demonstration at the Main Exchange parking lot at 10 a.m.
The base housing parade will start at 2:30 p.m.
May 15: Defender Challenge at Bldg. 8515, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Military personnel wishing to participate can register via JBER Police Week Challenge (signupgenius.com).
May 16: Closing ceremony and a free BBQ at Heritage Park, 11 a.m.

Media outlets interested in covering the Military Working Dog demonstration on May 14 must RSVP no later than noon, May 13 to ensure base access and PA escort to the event. Please provide the name of the reporter, media outlet and contact number by sending an e-mail to jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil or call 907-551-8995.