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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.
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.
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 1, 2025
JBER hosts 39th Military Retiree Appreciation Day May 3

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its 39th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Arctic Warrior Event Center, 9387 Kuter Ave.
Sept. 6, 2024
Media Advisory: JBER Fire and Emergency Services host 9/11 memorial stair climb

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Services will host a 9/11 memorial stair climb at the JBER fire training grounds, Sept. 14, 2024.Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., 60 individuals representing fire, explosive ordinance
July 24, 2024
More than 260,000 attend JBER’s Arctic Thunder Open House 2024

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The official attendance assessment for the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on July 20 and 21, 2024 is more than 260,000, based on aerial imagery and data collection; two and a half times the attendees in 2022.
July 10, 2024
Media Advisory: 673d Air Base Wing to host change-of-command ceremony July 16

U.S. Air Force Col. David Wilson will turn over command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the 673d Air Base Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa M. Mabbutt in a change-of-command ceremony July 16 at 10 a.m.
July 10, 2024
Media Advisory: 3rd Wing to host change-of-command ceremony July 15

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson will turn over command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 3rd Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Schuck in a change-of-command ceremony July 15 at 10:03 a.m.
May 30, 2024
Noise Advisory - Increased air traffic at JBER now through July

Beginning today through July, residents near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson can expect increased aircraft noise and traffic as multiple exercises commence. RED FLAG-Alaska 24-2, Pacific Skies 24, and Arctic Defender 24 will create more noise for surrounding communities and the Joint Pacific-Alaska