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732d AMS supports joint force during NE21

Airmen assigned to the 732d Air Mobility Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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732d AMS supports joint force during NE21

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Reinhart, a member of the 732d Air Mobility Squadron, secures a fuel nozzle onto an R-11 refueler after refueling a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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732d AMS supports joint force during NE21

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayme Williams, a 732d Air Mobility Squadron Air Terminal Operations Center information controller, observes cargo being unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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732d AMS supports joint force during NE21

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Jenkins, a 732d Air Mobility Squadron air freight technician, maneuvers a K-loader near a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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732d AMS supports joint force during NE21

Airmen assigned to the 732d Air Mobility Squadron and 773d Logistic Readiness Squadron offload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, onto a K-Loader at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 1, 2021, in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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Arctic Warrior of the Week

Congratulations to SrA Jacob W. Krahenbul with the 673d Force Support Squadron for being recognized as our Arctic Warrior of the Week! As a fitness journeyman, Krahenbul is the sole tactical combat casualty care instructor for 673d FSS, helping maintain squadron readiness. During Exercise Polar Force 21-5, he was recognized for establishing the single pallet expeditionary kitchen, which supplied food for all the Airmen during the exercise. He is also a shift lead at the Elmendorf Fitness Center, overseeing four Airmen and completes daily tasks to enforce COVID procedures and keep the JBER community safe. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER’s top-performing Airmen.
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JBER hosts MWD retirement

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lance Brennan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, walks MWD Teri down the aisle during Teri’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 26, 2021. Teri served at JBER for more than five years working both explosive detection and patrol. Teri has been adopted by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Federspiel, a MWD handler assigned to the 673d SFS.
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JBER hosts MWD retirement

Military Working Dog Teri, now retired from the 673d Security Forces Squadron, pauses for a photograph prior to his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 26, 2021. Teri served at JBER for more than five years working both explosive detection and patrol. Teri has been adopted by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Federspiel, a MWD handler assigned to the 673d SFS.
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JBER hosts MWD retirement

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Federspiel, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, is presented with the American flag from a member of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s base honor guard in honor of MWD Teri’s retirement ceremony at JBER, Alaska, April 26, 2021. Teri served at JBER for more than five years working both explosive detection and patrol. Federspiel adopted Teri upon his retirement.
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JBER hosts MWD retirement

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Federspiel, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, and MWD Teri listen to the poem “Guardians of the Night” during Teri’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 26, 2021. Teri served at JBER for more than five years working both explosive detection and patrol. Federspiel adopted Teri upon his retirement.
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JBER hosts MWD retirement

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gilbert Wyche, the 673d Security Forces Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Federspiel, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 673d SFS, listen to a citation during MWD Teri’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 26, 2021. Teri served at JBER for more than five years working both explosive detection and patrol. Federspiel adopted Teri upon his retirement.
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Arctic Warrior of the Week

Tyler Schroeder, a supply technician assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, is recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week by U.S. Army Col. Dean Denter, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing vice commander, at JBER, Alaska, April 23, 2021. As part of a critical joint-service supply team, Schroeder processed over 126 issue worksheets for equipment valued at $1.3 million, equipping incoming U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers. He also processed over 7,700 documents for Organizational Clothing Equipment and nearly 20,000 direct exchanges, ensuring 100% clothing records accuracy. These efforts guaranteed a 95% close-out rate and a personal 100% customer service satisfaction rate, which contributed to the team’s overall 98% satisfaction rate. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER's top-performing Airmen.
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Arctic Warrior of the Week

Tyler Schroeder, a supply technician assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, pauses for a photograph with his parents and base leadership after being recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 23, 2021. As part of a critical joint-service supply team, Schroeder processed over 126 issue worksheets for equipment valued at $1.3 million, equipping incoming U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers. He also processed over 7,700 documents for Organizational Clothing Equipment and nearly 20,000 direct exchanges valued at $6.6 million, ensuring 100% clothing records accuracy. These efforts guaranteed a 95% close-out rate and a personal 100% customer service satisfaction rate, which contributed to the team’s overall 98% satisfaction rate. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER's top-performing Airmen.
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Wildlife and You! A Cautionary Aviation Tale

Jerry Morrill, the 3rd Wing Bird and Wildlife Strike Hazard project leader, documents a bird sighting on the airfield at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 21, 2021.The BASH program uses multiple bird-deterrent methods to keep JBER’s aircraft flying without incident. In 1995, an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System taking off collided with Canada geese; 24 crew members, including two Canadian armed forces personnel, were killed in the crash. Bird mitigation efforts have prevented such accidents since.
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Wildlife and You! A Cautionary Aviation Tale

Jerry Morrill, the 3rd Wing Bird and Wildlife Strike Hazard project leader, canvasses the airfield for birds at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 21, 2021. The BASH program uses multiple bird-deterrent methods to keep JBER’s aircraft flying without incident. In 1995, an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System taking off collided with Canada geese; 24 crew members, including two Canadian armed forces personnel, were killed in the crash. Bird mitigation efforts have prevented such accidents since.
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Wildlife and You! A Cautionary Aviation Tale

Jerry Morrill, the 3rd Wing Bird and Wildlife Strike Hazard project leader, uses pyrotechnic display to deter birds from the airfield at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 21, 2021. The BASH program uses multiple bird-deterrent methods to keep JBER’s aircraft flying without incident. In 1995, an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System taking off collided with Canada geese; 24 crew members, including two Canadian armed forces personnel, were killed in the crash. Bird mitigation efforts have prevented such accidents since.
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National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Medical personnel from the 673d Medical Support Squadron pose for a photo during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 19 April, 2021. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 18 to 24, is a time to celebrate more than 280,000 medical laboratory professionals across the nation who perform and interpret laboratory tests that save lives and keep people healthy.
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Polar Force 21-5

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emoni Starr, a fire team member assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, defends Camp Mad Bull from a simulated opposition attack during Polar Force 21-5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2021. Polar Force is a training exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness as well as honing Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment. Airmen refined their contingency tactics, techniques and procedures to support the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission.
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Polar Force 21-5

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Joo, the Camp Mad Bull Force Support Squadron commander, defends Camp Mad Bull from a simulated opposition attack during Polar Force 21-5 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2021. Polar Force is a training exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness as well as honing Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment. Airmen refined their contingency tactics, techniques and procedures to support the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission.
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Polar Force 21-5

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron defend Camp Mad Bull from a simulated attack during exercise Polar Force 21-5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2021. Polar Force is a training exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness as well as honing Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment. Airmen refined their contingency tactics, techniques and procedures to support the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission.
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