• JBER celebrates Eagle Aviary program legacy

    For just under 30 years, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, community had the privilege of caring for disabled, non-releasable, Bald Eagles through an all-volunteer and community supported Eagle Aviary Program.

  • Air Force NCO has change of heart on vaccine

    A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson family recently had an abrupt change of heart about taking the COVID-19 vaccine. On Nov. 15, 2020, Tech. Sgt. Jerry Dye's family of four came down with symptoms of the virus. After a few days of mild symptoms, everyone was feeling good again.“My original plan with

  • Squadron medics keep Airmen healthy

    The 3rd Wing currently has three flight surgeons and eight independent duty medical technicians to keep pilots and crew members physically capable of carrying out the wing’s mission.

  • Deicing simulator enables Airmen to train year-round

    Alaska is a winter wonderland from October through March. Those living can stare at the picturesque view of the flight line with aircraft blanketed in snow. However, those aircraft will eventually take off to fulfill their mission requirements and it’s the Airmen from the 3rd Maintenance Group who

  • Racing engines: 3rd Wing first to meet standards

    The 3rd Maintenance Squadron recently finished a Time Compliance Technical Order to replace all low-pressure turbine blades on all F-22 Raptors in the JBER fleet, and they are the first base to do so.

  • 3rd Wing Airmen continue to set new records

    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.

  • 3rd Wing logs 168 sorties in 4 days

    Recently, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit logged a whopping 168 sorties in just four days.