Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson News

Homecoming: 3rd Wing welcomes back a familiar leader

Sheila deVera — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:39:49 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. David Deptula assumed command of the 3rd Wing from Col. Charles Schuck during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 23.

Tropic Tundra 26 kicks off

Airman 1st Class Owen Davies — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:44 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tin Teiko, 673d Security Forces defender pulls an extension cord to

3rd Wing Annual Awards

Nicholas Holland — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:25:42 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Schuck, 3rd Wing Commander, and 3rd Wing Command Chief Master Sgt.

F-22 Raptor send-off in the snow

Nicholas Holland — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:44:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes flight during snowfall at Joint Base

Weapons, ammo crews turn fast jets into fast, lethal jets

Senior Airman Johnny Diaz — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:27:00 GMT

The new year started with a bang as weapons and ammunition crews competed in the Mission Generation Competition of the Year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2026. This competition tested accuracy, precision, and speed as crews assembled and loaded ordnance onto three U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors.

Equal Opportunity team keeps Airmen, Soldiers efficient, protected

Airman 1st Class Eli A. Rose — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:59:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, boasts a workforce of over 13,000 service members, civilians and government contractors all from varying backgrounds and unique walks of life. When it comes to ensuring a work environment is functional, appropriate and safe for everyone, Army and Air Force Equal Opportunity offices lead the fight.

Airmen participate in Arctic Resiliency Training

Senior Airman Hunter Hites — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Hundrieser, a member of the 11th Air Force’s Arctic Resiliency

JBER conducts medical evacuation training

Airman Keola Vischi — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:52:00 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Dylan Drenner, a landing zone safety officer (LZSO) assigned to the 3rd Operations

Airfield chess masters – every move matters

Sheila deVera — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:43:00 GMT

Surrounded by the roar of jet engines and the steady flow of arriving and departing aircraft, one team stood calm, calculated, and precise like a chess player: the 3rd Operations Support Squadron airfield operations team. Their mission-critical coordination ensured the airfield remained a safe and efficient platform for joint force air power.

JBER Airmen excel in 2nd quarter mission generation competition

Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:52:03 GMT

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Rowan (left), and Senior Airman Brent Scheib (right), munitions

F-22s arrive in Tinian during REFORPAC

Senior Airman J. Michael Peña & Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:39:52 GMT

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing conduct aerial maneuvers during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, July 17, 2025.

3rd AEW Airmen depart in support of exercise REFORPAC

Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:19:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Sanchez, avionics journeyman assigned to the 732nd Air Mobility

JBER Airmen prepare for exercise REFORPAC

Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:07:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 3rd Maintenance Squadron, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

F-22 Raptors depart in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific

Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:08:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Generation Squadron takes flight to

Tropic Tundra 2025: Strengthening multi-capable Airmen tactics

Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:39:34 GMT

Exercise Tropic Tundra concluded for the year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 6. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing conducted simulated agile combat employment tactics to strengthen multi-capable Airmen capabilities.

Tropic Tundra 2025

Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:36:14 GMT

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blaine Redman, generator noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the

Strategic integration, deterrence take center stage in Bamboo Eagle

Deb Henley — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:47:00 GMT

As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this past spring across the western United States and Pacific air and maritime domains, the exercise served as a major operational testbed for both emerging C2 concepts and coalition integration.

JBER Airmen of 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing participate in Exercise Tropic Tundra

Airman 1st Class Raina Dale — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:26:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) is conducting Exercise Tropic Tundra from May 27 through June 6 , F-22 aircraft and personnel will be conducting training throughout Alaska. The Kenai Airport and the local community have kindly permitted flight operations and support during this time. Exercise Tropic Tundra is a key, home exercise in the 3rd AEW's preparation for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific.

Warrior-Ready: redefining first sergeant leadership

Sheila deVera — Thu, 08 May 2025 22:02:00 GMT

“My job is people -- everyone is my business. I dedicate my time and energy to their needs; their health, morale, discipline and welfare. I grow in strength by strengthening my people. My job is done in faith; my people-built faith. The Air Force is my life; I share it with my people. I believe in the Air Force goal - We take care of our own; my job is people -- everyone is my business."

The Iditarod is reopening; how will it affect your pay?

Airman 1st Class Raina Dale — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:12:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — With the grand reopening of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Iditarod Dining Facility, Basic Allowance for Sustenance II will discontinue for dorm residents as soon as early May.