• JBER offers expedited access to Wreaths Across America event

    In an effort to reduce or eliminate wait times at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson gates for the Wreaths Across America event at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery Dec. 17, the 673d Security Forces Squadron's base-access section will have a dedicated call-in number for early registration Dec. 14

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER holiday tree lighting Nov. 30

    On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony.This free event, open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders, begins at 4 p.m. and ends with the lighting of the tree outside Building 1 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The ceremony is a way to

  • JBER to conduct emergency-response exercise Oct. 19 and 20

    First responders and other Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel will conduct an emergency-response exercise Oct. 19 and 20.The exercise tests capabilities of security, fire, medical, explosive ordnance disposal, communications, and other JBER personnel.

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER Annual Snow Parade Oct. 3

    To mark the coming winter season, the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron snow control team’s annual parade of snow-removal vehicles will be Oct. 3 at 11 a.m., at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

  • Arctic Valley star maintenance

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 773d Civil Engineer Squadron recently performed maintenance on the star on Arctic Valley’s Mount Gordon Lyon, installing a remote module with a transmitter/receiver which will reduce the burden of maintenance. The star sits 4,000 feet above sea level, which makes