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Oct. 12, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER runway extension groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 14

A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 14 kicking off preparation and construction of an extension to one of the two runways at Elmendorf Field.
Oct. 6, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 begins at JBER Oct. 6

RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, is scheduled to begin Oct. 6 and run through Oct. 21.
Sept. 30, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER Annual Snow Parade Oct. 3

To mark the coming winter season, the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron snow control team’s annual parade of snow-removal vehicles will be Oct. 3 at 11 a.m., at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
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.
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.
April 25, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER, ATF Host Arson Investigation Training

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Services are co-hosting arson training for Alaska fire investigators April 25-29 as part of the International Association of Arson Investigators Alaska Chapter conference.