Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

A member of the U.S. Air Force’s 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operates a road grader to level roads after heavy snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Maintaining clear roadways during snowfall ensures the base remains fully operational, reinforcing ready Airmen, ready base, and ready community objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Sam Brown, a 773d Civil Engineer Squadron roads and grounds specialist, operates snow-clearing equipment to plow roads at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Clearing roads during severe weather reduces accident risk and preserves access to emergency services and essential infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

Airman Zaire Casner, a 673d Security Forces Squadron defender, scans ID cards at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Gate security operations protect the installation’s ability to generate combat power by preventing unauthorized access to mission-critical areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

A member of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operates snow blowing equipment to plow sidewalks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Snow removal operations maintain safe travel routes across the installation, ensuring personnel can reach work centers and mission-critical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

A member of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operates a road grader to level roads after heavy snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Keeping roadways clear during active snowfall supports lethality by enabling rapid movement of personnel and assets needed to sustain operations in arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

Members of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operate road graders to level roads after heavy snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Snow removal operations maintain safe travel routes across the installation, ensuring personnel can reach work centers and mission-critical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

Published Jan. 9, 2026
By Senior Airman Hunter Hites
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- A member of the U.S. Air Force’s 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operates a road grader to level roads after heavy snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Maintaining clear roadways during snowfall ensures the base remains fully operational, reinforcing ready Airmen, ready base, and ready community objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)