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July 27, 2022
Increased aircraft noise near JBER as Arctic Thunder Open House, RED FLAG begin

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – From July 27 through Aug. 13, residents near Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson can expect increased aircraft noise and traffic.Aircraft participating in the Arctic Thunder Open House will create more noise for surrounding communities and cause increased flight
July 27, 2022
JBER Arctic Thunder Open House 2022

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The public is invited to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30 and 31. As always, the open house will include a variety of aviation acts and activities on the installation.Headlining the event are air demonstrations by the
July 13, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER’s 3rd Wing change-of-command ceremony July 15

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons will turn over command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 3rd Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson in a change-of-command ceremony July 15 at 10:03 a.m.
June 30, 2022
JBER welcomes new base commander

U.S. Air Force Col. David Wilson assumed command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the 673d Air Base Wing during a ceremony June 28.
June 22, 2022
Army seeks public feedback on proposed stationing of multi-domain task force

The U.S. Army released a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) and draft finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding the stationing of a multi-domain task force (MDTF), and invites the public to review the documents and provide comments.
May 23, 2022
Pre-register to access Fort Richardson National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony

Members of the community without a DoD ID who wish to attend a Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery, May 30, 2022, will have the opportunity this week to pre-register for access. Pre-ceremonial music begins at 11:30 a.m. and the ceremony starts at noon.
May 13, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER Annual Arbor Day Celebrations May 16 and 20

JBER will host Arbor Day Celebrations at 10 a.m. outside Orion Elementary School, May 16, and at 3:30 p.m., May 20, at the Troop Medical Clinic.
May 12, 2022
Soldier Dies of Injuries in Bear Attack

A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier died of injuries sustained in a bear attack May 10 while working in a JBER training area. A fellow Soldier also received minor injuries in the attack.Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant, 30, an infantryman from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, was
May 11, 2022
JBER Soldier killed in bear attack

A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier died of injuries sustained in bear attack today in a training area west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill.The Soldier was part of a small group training in Training Area 412. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.The 673d Security
April 29, 2022
New Boniface Visitor Control Center opens May 1, Richardson VCC closes temporarily

The new Boniface Visitor Control Center opens May 1 at 7 a.m. and will be operational 24/7. The Richardson VCC will suspend operations at 7 a.m. May 1 due to the D Street construction project.