• 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

  • 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.