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Oct. 27, 2021
Registration for access to Fort Richardson National Cemetery

Greetings Alaska,On behalf of JBER, we would like to thank all veterans and families for their sacrifice and dedication to the United States of America. We understand gaining base access to JBER to visit the Fort Richardson National Cemetery for Veterans Day can be frustrating and time-consuming.
Oct. 22, 2021
Notice for early public review and input for proposed activity within wetlands at JBER

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) invites public input on any practicable alternatives for a proposed activity within wetlands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The Proposed Action involves an extension of the north-south runway (RW 34) that was previously examined and selected by the USAF
Oct. 19, 2021
JBER to conduct emergency-response exercise Oct. 20 and 21

First responders and other Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel will conduct an emergency-response exercise Oct. 20 and 21.
Oct. 1, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER Annual Snow Parade Oct. 4

The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron snow control team’s annual parade of snow-removal vehicles, Oct. 4, 2021, at 11 a.m., marks the coming of the winter season at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Sept. 17, 2021
JBER declares Public Health Emergency, transitions to HPCON Bravo Sept. 17

In response to persistent high levels of community transmission of COVID-19 in the greater Anchorage area, JBER officials declared a Public Health Emergency and ordered the transition to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo effective Friday, Sept. 17.
Aug. 13, 2021
JBER’s Boniface Gate to Reopen

The Boniface Gate is scheduled to reopen Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. At that time, it will return to 24/7 operations for both inbound and outbound traffic. The Muldoon Gate will return to its normal operating hours, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Aug. 6, 2021
Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 kicking off with U.S., Australian air forces

RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 (RF-A 21-3), a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, is scheduled to run from August 12-27.
May 21, 2021
New ID card requirements for military dependents and retirees

Effective July 1, 2021, expired dependent and retiree ID cards will no longer be accepted for installation access. Dependents and retirees must make an appointment to obtain new USID cards only if their current ID card is expired.
May 20, 2021
NOISE ADVISORY: Increased aircraft and noise near JBER Boniface Gate begins May 22

Beginning May 22, through approximately June 4, 2021, the flight path of JBER aircraft will change due to annual runway maintenance on Elmendorf Airfield.
May 15, 2021
Vaccinated DoD personnel at JBER are no longer required to wear masks on base

In keeping with guidance from Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, effective immediately, fully immunized Department of Defense personnel are no longer required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors here or at other DoD facilities.