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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.
April 25, 2022
JBER to begin prescribed burning in training areas April 25

Crews from JBER Fire and Emergency Services, U.S. Army Alaska and the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch JBER Wildland Support Module will conduct multiple prescribed fires on JBER training lands beginning April 25.
March 31, 2022
JBER F-22 Raptors arrive at Ted Stevens for Polar Force exercise

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – F-22 Raptors assigned to JBER’s 3rd Wing are at Ted Stevens International Airport in support of the biannual Polar Force mission readiness exercise which concludes April 8. People who live or work near Ted Stevens can expect increased air traffic and a
March 24, 2022
Public Notice of Availability, public comment period on draft SEA, FONSI, FONPA for runway extension at JBER

The United States Air Force (USAF) announces the availability of the draft Proposal to Improve F-22 Operational Efficiency at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA), draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and draft Finding of No Practicable
March 15, 2022
JBER announces lineup for Arctic Thunder Open House 2022

This year's Arctic Thunder Open House now has an official lineup of acts. In addition to the U. S. Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the “Thunderbirds,” and the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, several other performers are on the docket, July 30 and 31.
Jan. 6, 2022
JBER airman victim in Dec. 15 Wasilla fire

A 39-year-old airman assigned to the 673d Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, has been identified as the victim in a fire which occurred the night of Dec. 15 in Wasilla, Alaska.The fire is being investigated by the Alaska State Fire Marshal and the cause of death is under
Dec. 14, 2021
JBER offers expedited access to Fort Richardson National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America

In an effort to reduce or even eliminate wait times at the Richardson Gate Visitor Control Center for access to the Fort Richardson National Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America event Dec. 18, visitors can call in for early registration Dec. 15 through 17. Early registration will allow approved
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
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.