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  • (Courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Phillip Peterkins)

    Our history, our community

    Black History Month is when we set aside time to recognize, remember and celebrate the history of the black community.Our nation pauses to remember trailblazers who left their mark on the world. We celebrate the past as we look to the future.We celebrate the lives of iconic black leaders like U.S. Supreme Court Justice Dr. Thurgood Marshall. Also,
  • A large circular antenna array, the AN/FLR-9, or Flare-9, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was built in 1966 during the height of the Cold War. The facility is commonly referred to as the Elephant Cage due to it's large 40-acre footprint. JBER's Flare-9 antenna will be officially shut down for the first time in 50 years on 25 May, 2016. (Courtesy photo)

    Intel Airman reflects on his time at JBER

    Against the clouded sky, a large, metallic, circular structure transforms the beautiful Alaskan landscape near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. At a diameter of 1,433 feet and 137 feet tall, this structure is a relic of the Cold War. It is known officially as the AN/FLR-9 circularly disposed antenna array, or “Flare-9,” and was decommissioned in May 2016. The 40-acre footprint and 120-foot tower height dimensions is referred as a tongue-in-cheek name: the Elephant Cage. One could be forgiven for assuming as the Flare-9 passed into history, so too would the presence of the National Security Agency at JBER.
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    WHAT THE UNITED STATES FLAG MEANS TO ME

    U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Robert Collier, 477 Cyber Superintendent, attended Non Commissioned Officers Academy Class 19-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Mar. 4 to April 5, 2019. As part of the class, the members where given the opportunity to submit a Freedom Citation essay, in which he chose to write about his personal story on what the flag means to him.
  • Biography photo for CMSgt Kahn Scalise, 302nd Airlift Wing command chief.

    “Opportunity” doesn’t call ahead, make sure you have a plan

    When opportunity knocks, it usually doesn’t call ahead of time to schedule an appointment. At least it never did for me.For me, the opportunities came suddenly and out of nowhere. Whether it was making the transition from active duty to the Air Force Reserve, landing a position at Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, or my current assignment as
  • U.S. Air National Guard graphic

    Decision-making is hard!

    Decision-making could very well be the most important human skill.
  • The United States Air Force Academy Band marches during the 2018 Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 3, 2018. The parade honored veterans and inspired community awareness while paying tribute to the service and sacrifices many have endured in the pursuit of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

    Involvement in the Community

    Growing up in a small West Texas town with a population of less than 1000, I was taught at an early age the importance of community.  I was involved in many organizations that gave back to the community from participating in the annual “Rabbit Twisters” play, to organizing a youth choir to sing Christmas Carols at the small retirement home in my

  • LIGHT ALWAYS COMES AFTER THE DARKNESS

    Have you read a dark book lately? Watched a dark or scary movie? Had a bright idea? Or come up with an enlightening thought? In English, dark images are often perceived negatively, while light means something positive and uplifting.

  • Overcoming holiday blues

    The holiday season is upon us once again, and it is often a busy season. It is filled with shopping, gifts, festivities, joyous music, holiday parties, decorations, and many opportunities to be with family, friends, and coworkers as we close out the old year and welcome the New Year.

  • Air Force senior leaders send holiday letter of thanks to Airmen

    Happy holidays from the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates history and culture

    The United States military has a remarkable history of Hispanic men and women who have served eagerly and proudly to defend our nation and its people.
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