Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson News

Undersecretary of the Air Force talks modernization in Alaska

Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:33:00 GMT

The Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, Matt Lohmeier, toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska from June 22 to 24 to identify opportunities for construction and modernization at arctic military installations.

673d MSG change of command

Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Hansen relinquishes command of the 673d Mission Support Group to Col. Jacob Foley at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on June 18, 2026. The 673d MSG is composed of five squadrons – the 773d Force Support Squadron, the 673d Communications Squadron, the 673d Security Forces Squadron, the 673d Contracting Squadron and the 673d Force Support Squadron – providing support to the 673d Air Base Wing and 55 associate and tenant units assigned to JBER.

EOD performs rapid airfield damage recovery training at JBER

Senior Airman Owen Davies — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:50:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer EOD flight participate in a rapid airfield damage recovery training operation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2026. Training such as RADR are important to maintain mission readiness and further prepares Airmen for agile combat employment in forward locations.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Owen Davies)

JBER pararescuemen participate in ATOH 26 FSE

Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:29:42 GMT

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peter Reddington, 210th Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, looks out

Joint and coalition forces conclude RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at JBER

Senior Airman Cayla Hunt — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:51:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 concluded June 12. More than 2100 service members, approximately 75 aircraft and five partner nations were brought together from across the Indo-Pacific and Europe regions to conduct advanced combat training within the largest instrumented air and ground combat training range in the world. Over the course of the exercise, participating aircrews operated throughout the 120,000 square miles of airspace within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, executing a wide array of individual and integrated training scenarios that enhanced the operational capabilities of U.S. and coalition forces.

Integrated intelligence cell sharpens readiness during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

Senior Airman Maria Washler — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:02:45 GMT

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William Voelker, unit level intelligence officer in charge assigned to the

JBER fitness program enhances readiness, earns departmental recognition

Senior Airman Hunter Hites — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:36:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Strength and Conditioning Program continues to help Airmen and Soldiers improve mission performance through fitness coaching and education while contributing to the installation’s recent recognition as the 2025 Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2. Tony Mason, installation fitness and sports program manager, said the award reflects the combined efforts of fitness center staff, military members and installation leadership.

Forecasting readiness during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

Senior Airman Maria Washler — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:47:13 GMT

U.S. Air Force weather specialists from the 374th Operations Support Squadron, assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan are providing mission-critical forecasting and environmental intelligence in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2. As part of the exercise, which began May 28 and will conclude June 12, weather personnel analyze atmospheric and space environmental conditions to provide participating aircrews with information that directly influences mission planning and execution.

Disposition of Personal Effects

Pentagon News — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:56:00 GMT

Air Force Lt. Col. Diana Wolczek-Huerta is authorized to make disposition of the personal effects of Lt. Col. Eric Rausch, 673d Healthcare Operations Squadron, as stated in AFI 34-511. Any person having claims for or against the estate of the deceased should contact Wolczek-Huerta.

Hidden in plain sight

Senior Airman Owen Davies — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:13:16 GMT

F-22 Raptor aircraft taxi for takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 8, 2026. The

Royal Air Force participates in multinational training event during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

Senior Airman Owen Davies — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:38:38 GMT

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 brought together U.S., allied and partner nation forces to strengthen interoperability and improve readiness across the Indo-Pacific region.

Below Zero Medical Conference

Senior Airman Raina Dale — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:24:00 GMT

With the combined efforts of the 673d Medical Group and 11th Airborne Division surgeon cell, the Below Zero Medical Conference was hosted June 1 through 4, 2026 at the Arctic Warrior Event Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 kicks off

Senior Airman Maria Washler — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:53:36 GMT

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 commenced on May 28, 2026, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the United States and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

RNZAF & 11th ABN DIV conduct JFE airborne operations during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:44:51 GMT

Service members from the 11th Airborne Division and Royal New Zealand Air Force conduct JFE airborne ops during RF-A 26-2. The exercise brough together allied and partner forces in a realistic combat training scenario designed to strengthen interoperability, enhance readiness and improve the ability of participating nations to operate as an integrated force.

JBER says farewell to 11th ABN senior leadership

Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:04:00 GMT

The 11th Airborne Division bid farewell to Canadian Army Brig. Gen. Robert McBridge, outgoing 11 ABN DIV deputy commanding general of operations and U.S. Army Col. Jimmy Howell, outgoing 11 ABN DIV chief of staff.

Fueling the mission in any situation

Airman 1st Class Owen Davies — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Beads of rain run down the sides of canvas tents while boots splash through a water-saturated field. The distant roar of F-22 Raptors tears through the sky, maneuvering for its final approach to land in Kodiak, Alaska during exercise Tropic Tundra 26. Once they land, they’re eager to get back into the air. One of the many important career fields that they cannot fly without is Air Force specialty code 2F0X1, fuels management.

Junior ROTC Cadets attend Leadership Camp

Senior Airman Raina Dale — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:07 GMT

Junior ROTC Cadets attend Leadership Camp

Congressman Nicholas Begich visits Alaska Fisher House

Senior Airman Raina Dale — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:40 GMT

Congressman Nicholas Begich visits Alaska Fisher House

Spartan Week Gold Star family tour

Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy — Fri, 29 May 2026 05:09:00 GMT

During Spartan Week at the 11th Airborne Division, Gold Star families were given a tour of 3rd Wing

Col. Schuck's Fini Flight

Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:42:23 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Schuck, 3rd Wing commander, taxies an F-22 Raptor after his final flight