• 3rd Wing to welcome new commander

    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

  • MEDIA ADVISORY - JBER Salutes local COVID-19 Heroes

    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.

  • JBER Airman found deceased

    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

  • Arctic Thunder 2020 is cancelled

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

  • JBER Flyover of Alaska to Salute COVID-19 Responders

    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.

  • May 11 deadline nears for EIS public comments on military training at JBER

    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

  • JBER to Conduct Prescribed Burning in Training Areas

    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)

  • EIS Public Comment Period for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training at JBER

    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