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Jan. 30, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Air Force releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed training area at JBER

The Department of the Air Force released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed mortar and artillery training area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Jan. 30, 2026.
Jan. 22, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: RecAccess permit renewal required for recreation on JBER

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson reminds recreational users that RecAccess permits are based on the calendar year and must be renewed annually to access JBER training lands and designated recreation areas.
Jan. 9, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: JBER to welcome Blue Angels at Arctic Thunder Open House 2026

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House Aug. 8 and 9, 2026, headlined by the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, marking their first appearance at JBER since 2016.
Dec. 10, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Hangar 5 reopens, enhancing service member lethality

Hangar 5 reopened Dec. 8, providing an additional fitness facility to fortify the joint base’s ability to generate a combat-credible, lethal fighting force.
Dec. 9, 2025
News Release: JBER offers expedited access to Wreaths Across America event

In an effort to expedite access for the Wreaths Across America event at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery on Dec. 13, the base has dedicated a call-in number for early registration Dec. 10-12.
Nov. 26, 2025
Mount Gordon Lyon star to be lit for holiday season

The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron will light the Mount Gordon Lyon Star the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 28, signaling the start of the holiday season in Anchorage. The star remains lit until the last musher finishes the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Sept. 10, 2025
NOISE ADVISORY: Explosive ordnance disposal scheduled for Sept. 11, 2025

The 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will conduct controlled detonations on the EOD Proficiency Range (behind Sixmile Lake), Sept. 11, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The detonations will exceed 100 pounds each but will be buried 10 feet underground to reduce noise and
Sept. 8, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Services will host a 9/11 memorial stair climb at the JBER fire training grounds Sept. 11, 2025.
Aug. 19, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: USO opens new lounge to support service members

The USO will celebrate the grand opening of a new USO Fort Richardson Lounge, located at 714 First St., Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at noon. The lounge will provide an inviting space for service members to relax, recharge, and
Aug. 18, 2025
673rd LRS, 673 Air Base Wing mourn loss of Airman

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 673rds Logistics Readiness Squadron was killed in a vehicle-related incident on base around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The service member was identified as U.S. Airman First Class Tatyana A. Salceda, 28, from St. Louis, MO.