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COVID-19 Updates and What the U.S. Government is doing about it.

- Any service member or dependent at JBER who thinks they might have COVID symptoms should call the 673d MDG COVID-19 hotline at 907-580-2778, option 1.
- Further reduction of garrison and tenant services--we are working to find ways to provide virtual services as much as possible
- Commissary and AAFES resources will remain available with current mitigating efforts in place
*** Latest JBER COVID updates can be found here: https://www.jber.jb.mil/Coronavirus/ ***

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3rd Wing Airmen continue to set new records
July 30, 2020 — Despite the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Wing set a new flying record in June, accomplishing 810 sorties. It is by far the highest number to date since the arrival of the F-22 Raptors here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... MORE

Innovation backing weaves WIDOW into reality
July 28, 2020 — In May 2019, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Short, then-3rd Wing chief of weapons and tactics, was conducting mission planning the same way it has been done since the 1940s: on a chalkboard, whiteboard or mapboard. He decided it was time to bring the process into the 21st century — to digitize and automate the process... MORE

3rd Wing holds change of command ceremony
July 17, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis A. Simmons took command of the 3rd Wing during a change of command ceremony here, July 17, 2020... MORE

JBER welcomes new base commander
July 14, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten Aguilar took command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the 673d Air Base Wing during a ceremony here, July 14, 2020... MORE

ATTENTION FIREARM OWNERS
July 9, 2020 — Friendly reminder from Security Forces: Per JBERI 31-107, when transporting a privately owned weapon on JBER, you must secure your unloaded weapon in a case, separately from ammunition, and as far as possible from the driver/passengers. Don't forget your weapons card! If stopped by Security Forces personnel, you must immediately tell them you have a firearm in your vehicle... MORE

3rd Wing logs 168 sorties in 4 days
July 9, 2020 — Recently, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit logged a whopping 168 sorties in just four days... MORE

Coronavirus tests ALS adaptability
June 18, 2020 — Airmen Leadership School is key for Airmen to be successful front line supervisors and leaders; an important aspect considered with the recent pandemic COVID-19 affecting the lives of Airmen across the globe... MORE

Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote
June 9, 2020 — The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer... MORE

JBER members net AF-level maintenance, logistics awards
May 14, 2020 — Two Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel were recently honored for their accomplishments at the Air Force level... MORE

Airfield management propels JBER flight ops amid pandemic
May 13, 2020 — The deafening roar of an F-22 Raptor or dozens of paratroopers dotting the skyline behind a C-17 Globemaster III portray fearsome capabilities of airpower, but this airpower simply cannot be projected without support... MORE

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