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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the Joint Forces Demonstration Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

John Nadell and son, Alexander, 6, look inside the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the Alaska Air National Guard 212th Rescue Squadron perform a rescue during the Joint Forces Demonstration at the Arctic Thunder Open House on JBER, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader talks to the crowd during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Sam, 10, son of Doug and Renee Huntman, sits in an M1126 Stryker armored vehicle during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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Arctic Thunder Open House 2018

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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Arctic Thunder Open House 2018

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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Arctic Thunder Open House 2018

Red Bull Air Force member Miles Daisher, makes his way down to the crowd during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

A member of the Red Bull Air Force celebrates after parachuting onto the runway at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Red Bull Air Force member Miles Daisher, skydives during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

T-33 Ace Maker pilot Greg Colyer, performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Spectators watch an air demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Spectators watch an air demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Spectators watch an air demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Thousands of spectators attended the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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An F-22 Raptor makes a steep climb as part of the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

McKenzie Young (left), 5, and her cousin Brianna Bergstrom, 6, view aerial displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Emily Butcher, 4, sits in a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.

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Arctic Thunder 2018

Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, secure part of the airfield as part of the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

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A U.S. Marine Corps. AV8B Harrier lands in front of the crowd during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

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The crowd watches an explosion that is part of the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

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A child watches paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, float to the ground after they jumped from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III as part of the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

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Arctic Thunder takes place on JBER

Visitors approach the Boniface entry gate to attend the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Arctic Thunder takes place on JBER

Visitors approach the Boniface entry gate to attend the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018

Published June 30, 2018
By JBER Public Affairs
JBER Public Affairs

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson-Alaska --

JBER hosts Arctic Thunder 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1.

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