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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.
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
July 10, 2025
Noise Advisory - Increased air traffic at JBER through August

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – It’s summertime in Alaska, and JBER is training extra hard through August, residents near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson can expect increased aircraft noise and traffic as multiple exercises commence. Resolute Force Pacific, RED FLAG-Alaska 25-3, Arctic
June 12, 2025
Red Flag-Alaska to bring multinational training to Alaska skies

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, commander-directed field training exercise, is scheduled to begin June 13 and run through June 27, 2025, with primary flight operations occurring over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex.
May 19, 2025
Access to Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Richardson National Cemetery May 26

The Fort Richardson National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at noon, May 26, to honor our nation’s fallen heroes.
May 15, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER to celebrate Arbor Day May 19

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host an Arbor Day event at the JBER Library, May 19, 2025, at 10 a.m.
May 9, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER hosts Police Week events

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual Police Week series of events beginning May 12 through 16.