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July 26, 2021

U.S. Army Alaska welcomes new commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler assumed command of United States Army Alaska from Maj. Gen. Peter Andrysiak during a change of command ceremony July 21 on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 21, 2021, during a refueling stop. Dr. Biden was traveling to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

July 22, 2021

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits JBER

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 21, 2021, during a refueling stop. Dr. Biden was traveling to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Pilots and loadmasters of the 815th Airlift Squadron conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

July 21, 2021

Flying Jennies train in Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 815th Airlift Squadron put their Reserve Citizen Airmen to the test in Alaska with both the temperatures and the terrain, July 13-16, working with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division, the 815th AS provided airlift for more than over 1300 paratroopers for three days, as well as airdrops for heavy equipment on the fourth day during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Vygintas Kunigenas presents an inflatable roller

July 20, 2021

JBER hosts innovation competition

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Arctic Spark lab hosted seven teams at an innovation competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson July 7.

Vincent Speranza, World War II Veteran and machine gunner from the 501st Infantry Regiment, describes the extreme conditions he and his fellow paratroopers faced during the Battle of the Bulge to junior paratroopers of the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, during a visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 15, 2021. Speranza traveled to JBER to meet and share stories about his World War II experiences with the paratroopers of the 1-501st PIR and the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, “Spartan Brigade.” The Spartan Brigade is the only airborne infantry brigade combat team in the Arctic and Pacific theaters, providing the combatant commander with the unique capability to project an expeditionary force by air.

July 19, 2021

World War II Veteran Visits Alaskan Paratroopers

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — World War II paratrooper, machine gunner, Bastogne legend, and storyteller, Vincent Speranza, visited the Spartan Brigade this week.

JBER maintenance unit receives lactation pod

July 7, 2021

Mothers in maintenance

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Women of the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are leading the way in innovation and inclusion with their new lactation pod, allowing Airmen who are nursing mothers to continue contributing to the mission at work and at home.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keith Miranda, a 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron surveillance evaluator, and native of Jacksonville, NC, recently received a one-day notice to test a new Northern American Aerospace Defense network. Miranda's critical role ensured there were no errors and data transmitted was being received accurately between agencies. The testing is NORAD-wide, and the testing phase spanned through the Continental NORAD Region, Canada NORAD Region, Alaska NORAD region, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning, E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control System, and the 176th Air Defense Sector.

July 6, 2021

Getting the Job Done

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — When you receive short notice to get a job done, you do it. This is what the Jacksonville, North Carolina native did. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keith Miranda, a 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron surveillance evaluator, received a one-day notice to test a new Northern American Aerospace Defense network.

A weapons load crew from the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receives the 3rd Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter award at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2021. Airmen from the 525th and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed for the title of the 3rd Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter.

July 6, 2021

Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter Competition

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen from the 525th and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed for the title of the 3rd Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2021.

Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, tests a demo sample on a COVID-19 testing machine at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2021. Passengers must fill out a pre-travel questionnaire and complete an on-site temperature check prior to their flights. If testing is required, they will be sent to the in-house testing center where they will have a nasal swab sample collected and tested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

July 1, 2021

BWI, SEATAC AMC Terminals to discontinue rapid, on-site COVID-19 testing services

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Beginning July 15, 2021, on-site COVID-19 testing services at Patriot Express aerial ports of embarkation, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Maryland, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, will discontinue.

The U.S. Air Force Band ensemble Celtic Aire performs an acapella rendition of the national anthem at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games opening ceremony in Palmer, Alaska, June 26, 2021.

July 1, 2021

Celtic Aire visits Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The U.S Air Force Band ensemble Celtic Aire performed at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games in Palmer June 26, 2021.

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