• Finding connections in isolation during the holidays

    As the winter holidays approach, there is a serene silence of a fresh snowfall, temperatures plunge to below freezing, and the days grow even shorter. For many, this time of year is filled with warmth, joy, and the hustle and bustle of gathering with family and friends. However, for others, the

  • Medical group earns top marks from safety organization

    The 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to patient safety and quality care by earning an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade program. This marks the second consecutive

  • JBER yields rare Dene cache

    Archaeologists from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Northern Land Use Research Alaska, and area tribal councils encountered a birch bark-lined cache at a known Dene site along Upper Cook Inlet in June of 2024.

  • Rucking for a Reason

    The 10 participants of November’s Ruck for A Reason shouldered rucksacks full of items they intended to donate and set off to walk five kilometers from the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson helipad Nov. 1, 2024.

  • JBER conducts Exercise Polar Force 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Airmen perform mock deployment tactics for Exercise POLAR FORCE at Camp Madbull on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2024.Exercise POLAR FORCE, though historically used to test JBER’s ability to deploy and receive personnel, also included significant Agile Combat

  • CSAF, CMSAF visit Arctic Airmen at JBER

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, October 17, 2024.During their visit they met with Airmen and joint force partners to discuss the strategic importance of the Arctic mission, as well as

  • CSAF, CMSAF Visit Arctic Airmen at JBER

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, October 17, 2024. During their visit they met with Airmen and joint force partners to discuss the strategic

  • JBER Fire Prevention Week 2024

    The members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services team hosted Fire Prevention Week 2024 during the week of Oct. 6, 2024 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

  • Preparing for Alaska winter: Essential tips for JBER’s newcomers

    As winter approaches, residents of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, prepare for the impending challenges of the changing season. Those new to the installation may be blindsided to the conditions the Alaska winter will bring. Proper preparation is the key to having a safe and successful