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May 5, 2020
JBER airpower demo showcases mission readiness, total force integration

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.
May 1, 2020
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
April 24, 2020
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)
March 31, 2020
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
March 20, 2020
JBER continues to plan Arctic Thunder 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.
March 19, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 Case on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

An active-duty Airman tested positive for COVID-19 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The member recently returned from overseas travel and is following public health protocols while self-quarantined at their off-base residence.
March 10, 2020
JBER hiring for more than 300 jobs

The Air Force Civilian Personnel Office is seeking to fill 200 General Schedule positions and another 118 Non-Appropriated Fund positions.
Feb. 20, 2020
NOISE ADVISORY: EOD operations on JBER today

The 673d Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will be conducting operations from 1 to 3 p.m. today. You may hear a few explosions and feel vibration near JBER this afternoon.
Feb. 13, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER Finalist for Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award

Media is invited to JBER to experience an abbreviated version of the Commander in Chief’s (CINC) Installation Excellence Award (IEA) visit Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. JBER and Joint Base San Antonio are the finalists competing for the winning spot out of 183 USAF installations worldwide.
Feb. 4, 2020
Department of Defense Issues Guidelines to Personnel on Coronavirus

The Department of Defense has issued guidance to personnel aimed at reducing the potential threat of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).