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COVID-19 Updates and What the U.S. Government is doing about it.

- Any service member or dependent at JBER who thinks they might have COVID symptoms should call the 673d MDG COVID-19 hotline at 907-580-2778, option 1.
- Further reduction of garrison and tenant services--we are working to find ways to provide virtual services as much as possible
- Commissary and AAFES resources will remain available with current mitigating efforts in place
*** Latest JBER COVID updates can be found here: https://www.jber.jb.mil/Coronavirus/ ***

News Releases

3rd Wing to welcome new commander
July 15, 2020 — Col. Travolis A. Simmons will take command of the 3rd Wing during a change of command ceremony here, Friday, July 17, 2020. Col. Simmons’ previous assignment was vice commander of the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. He replaces Col. Robert D. Davis, who departs to become the Vice Director of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) operations, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. ... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY - JBER Salutes local COVID-19 Heroes
July 8, 2020 — Media is invited to cover the aerial demonstration and aircraft static display portion of the JBER Salutes event to show appreciation for nearly 100 Anchorage area “COVID Heroes” and their guests Friday, July 10 from 4 to 5 p.m... MORE

JBER Airman found deceased
June 26, 2020 — An Airman stationed at JBER was found deceased in his residence June 25, 2020. The name of the Airman is currently being withheld until next of kin notifications are complete. The cause of death is currently under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available. Questions from media should be directed to JBER Public Affairs at jber.mediaops@us.af.mil. ... MORE

Arctic Thunder 2020 is cancelled
June 5, 2020 — The Arctic Thunder Open House, which was scheduled for July 11-12, is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

JBER Flyover of Alaska to Salute COVID-19 Responders
May 8, 2020 — Aircraft from U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard units in Alaska will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with flights over several communities in the state on May 12, 13 and 15... MORE

JBER airpower demo showcases mission readiness, total force integration
May 5, 2020 — Airmen and aircraft from across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson participated in a “Moose Walk” and integrated training event here and at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, or JPARC, May 5... MORE

May 11 deadline nears for EIS public comments on military training at JBER
May 1, 2020 — The US Air Force is now accepting public scoping comments for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training to evaluate the potential impacts associated with indirect live-fire training during all seasons at Eagle River Flats (ERF) Impact Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... MORE

JBER to Conduct Prescribed Burning in Training Areas
April 24, 2020 — Air Force Wildland Fire Branch JBER WSM (AFWFB JBER WSM), JBER Fire and Emergency Services (JBER FES) and U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) will conduct multiple prescribed fires on JBER lands starting April 27. As conditions allow, prescribed burning will take place on both Richardson Training Area (RTA) North and RTA South ranges and will continue until all units are complete or weather conditions degrade... MORE

EIS Public Comment Period for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training at JBER
March 31, 2020 — The US Air Force is now accepting public scoping comments for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The proposal is to modify the conditions under which indirect live-fire weapons training can be conducted at JBER, in order to meet training objectives... MORE

JBER continues to plan Arctic Thunder 2020
March 20, 2020 — Despite the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, personnel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and aerial demonstration teams continue planning the 2020 Arctic Thunder Open House, currently scheduled July 11 and 12... MORE

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