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May 7, 2024
Media Advisory: AMC & Air National Guard Visiting Tribal Nations in Alaska

Air Mobility Command Airmen and the Indigenous Nations Equality Team (INET) will be visiting Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) on May 15.
March 18, 2024
90th FGS, 3rd Wing mourn loss of Airman

More information has been released regarding the 3rd Wing Airman killed during a workplace incident which occurred on Friday, March 15, 2024.
March 15, 2024
JBER Airman dies following workplace incident

A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant assigned to the 3rd Wing has died after sustaining an injury while performing his assigned duties at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 15, 2024. The Airman was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, which occurred at approximately noon. The name of
March 7, 2024
JBER adds four military aerial demo teams to Arctic Thunder Open House 2024

This year's Arctic Thunder Open House committee has confirmed additional demonstration teams for the 2024 lineup. In addition to the U. S. Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the “Thunderbirds,” and the Joint Forces Demonstration Team, four more military aerial demo teams will appear at the
Feb. 1, 2024
JBER to welcome Thunderbirds, Joint Forces Demo at Arctic Thunder Open House

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host the biannual Arctic Thunder Open House July 20 and 21, 2024, with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, headlining the event along with other military and civilian air acts.
March 17, 2023
Army announces major upcoming Alaska exercise

The 11th Airborne Division’s annual regional combat training center exercise, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02, is set to begin March 27 and continue through April 5, with military vehicles and personnel moving between Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and
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.
March 26, 2021
Northern Edge 21 press conference set for 31 March

A virtual press conference will take place March 31 at 11 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time to provide information on the scope of operations during Northern Edge 21.
March 9, 2021
Pacific Air Forces Announces Dates for Northern Edge 21

Northern Edge 21 will take place May 3-14 at several military installations, local airports and training areas around Alaska.
May 8, 2020
JBER Flyover of Alaska to Salute COVID-19 Responders

Aircraft from U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard units in Alaska will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with flights over several communities in the state on May 12, 13 and 15.