• JBER receives COVID-19 vaccine and begins inoculations

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – As 2020 draws to a close, staff with the 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, are vaccinating healthcare workers and other critical JBER personnel to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.The installation’s first batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19

  • JBER Public Health Emergency extends 30 days

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson installation commander has renewed the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declared on Nov. 9 for an additional 30 days. JBER remains in Health Protection Condition CHARLIE due to sustained community transmission of COVID-19.

  • JBER transitions to HPCON Charlie Oct. 16

    In response to increases in COVID-19 cases at JBER, Anchorage and the state of Alaska, JBER officials ordered the transition to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie effective Friday, Oct. 16. Installation visitor pass procedures remain unchanged. Beginning Oct. 17, the Government Hill Gate

  • JBER begins Polar Force exercise October 5

    Oct. 5 signals the beginning of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s bi-annual mission readiness exercise, Polar Force, which runs through Oct. 16.Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. This exercise will strengthen and develop the skills service members require

  • 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.