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JBER to begin Polar Force exercise March 25
March 21, 2019 — JBER to begin Polar Force exercise March 25 JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – March 25 signals the beginning of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s bi-annual mission readiness exercise, Polar Force. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s mission readiness. This exercise will strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations. ... MORE

JBER to conduct Military Working Dog Retirement Ceremony
February 28, 2019 — On Friday, Mar. 1, 2019, the 673d Security Forces Squadron will hold an official Military Working Dog Retirement Ceremony for MWD Kimba at 2:00 p.m. at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.... MORE

President Donald Trump visits JBER
February 28, 2019 — On Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, President Donald Trump visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. ... MORE

JBER to conduct emergency response exercise Thursday
January 23, 2019 — January 23, 2019 NEWS RELEASE JBER to conduct emergency response exercise Thursday First responders and other Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel will conduct an emergency response exercise Thursday, Jan 24. ... MORE

JBER hosts WinterFest at Hillberg Ski Area
December 20, 2018 — Hillberg Ski Area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will kick off the season with WinterFest 2018, Dec. 21, from noon to 8 p.m. This free event, for all ages, is open to all DoD cardholders.... MORE

Wreaths Across America Event at National Cemetery
December 13, 2018 — On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, a Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony will be hosted at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery at noon. ... MORE

JBER assessing, recovering after significant Anchorage-area earthquake
December 1, 2018 — Service members from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are currently accounting for personnel and conducting a damage assessment of installation facilities from today's earthquake, and preparing to provide emergency support to the base populace and the community as needed. ... MORE

F-22 Raptor skids off runway while landing on JBER flight line
November 27, 2018 — An F-22 Raptor assigned to 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, skidded off the side of an Elmendorf runway at approximately 3:40 p.m., Nov. 26, 2018. The pilot was able to egress the aircraft safely. ... MORE

STOP MOVEMENT for the Hawaiian Islands
August 23, 2018 — STOP MOVEMENT for the Hawaiian Islands Applicable to Total Force For: MAJCOM, Force Support Squadron Commanders (FSS/CC), Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Chief/Superintendent (Ensure a copy is provided to your Civilian Personnel Functions) Effective immediately, a stop movement of personnel to the Hawaiian Islands, has been issued for both TDY and... MORE

National Guard’s Arctic Eagle exercise offers extreme cold-weather training opportunities
March 6, 2018 — Approximately 600 Guardsmen from the United States and Canada participated in training at the Donnelly Training Area as part of Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018, from Feb. 25 to March 8.... MORE