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July 24, 2024
Arctic Thunder Open House 2024 concludes, preparation for 2026 begins

Arctic Thunder Open House concluded for the year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 22, 2024.
July 19, 2024
JBER welcomes Alaska community to Arctic Thunder Open House 2024

Team JBER welcomes all to the 2024 Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson July 20 and 21.
July 16, 2024
JBER welcomes new installation commander, Col. Lisa Mabbutt

U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Mabbutt assumed command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the 673d Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony July 16.
July 15, 2024
Col. Kevin “Jinx” Jamieson bids farewell to 3rd Wing at final all-call

In the heart of Alaska's rugged terrain, where the elements test both man and machine, U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson has made his mark as the 3rd Wing commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
July 15, 2024
New commander joins 3rd Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Schuck took command of the 3rd Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 15.
July 12, 2024
Iditarod dining facility to close for $5.9 million renovation

The Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is scheduled to undergo extensive renovations and improvements and will serve its last meal July 26, before closing for an extended period.A total of $5.9 million will be allocated to revamping the dining facility to ensure the
July 12, 2024
Pararescuemen, paratroopers, tactical air controllers conduct joint airborne operations

Pararescuemen, paratroopers, tactical air controllers conduct joint airborne operations
July 9, 2024
U.S., allied forces soar for Arctic Defender

An estimated 500 personnel from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and France kicked off exercise Arctic Defender at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base July 8.
July 2, 2024
German Air Force exercise to begin July 8 in Alaska

Arctic Defender, a German Air Forces-led exercise, is scheduled to begin July 8 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through July 18.
June 29, 2024
673d ABW nominated for presidential award, will compete at Air Force level

The 673d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, has been named Pacific Air Forces’ nominee for the 2024 Commander-in-Chief’s annual Award for Installation Excellence, and will now compete at the Department of the Air Force level.