• F-22 Raptor send-off in the snow

    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes flight during snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2026. The F-22 Raptor is designed to project air dominance and cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft, providing power projection across the

  • JBER debuts a PACAF-first Mission Ready Airman program

    Thirty-four U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers participated in Security Forces-focused Mission Ready Airman training Feb. 6, a first-of-its-kind program in the Pacific Air Forces that aims at increasing lethality and readiness across the force.The training, conducted at the 673d Security Forces

  • Railhead operations drive strategic mobility for Army exercise

    Large-scale arctic exercises far into the Alaska tundra require support just as sophisticated and robust as the operations themselves. It takes a coordinated network of planners, inspectors, and transportation specialists working behind the scenes to move equipment safely and efficiently.

  • The no-drone zone: protecting our home

    Drone use over JBER airspace is not only dangerous, it’s a violation of federal law. Sightings should be reported immediately to the JBER Law Enforcement Desk. If you see a drone, call 907-552-8550. Visit the JBER Connect app homepage to access a guide which includes vocabulary and pictures to help

  • Traveling through time on the Iditarod Trail

    Beyond the contiguous United States, in the farthest northern reaches of the country, exists the 49th state, Alaska — the Last Frontier. Its expanse of 586,000 square miles of land is home to many species of unique wildlife and features some of the most extreme and diverse natural phenomena. Weaving

  • Logistics Airman pursues readiness through circus-level performance

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Every U.S. Air Force Airman brings a different set of skills to the table, contributing to a more lethal and ready force. Senior Airman Richard St. Cyr, a 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, serving on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

  • 773d CES answers the call in the cold

    The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron windstorm recovery team, consisting of electrical response and a heavy equipment team, is on standby 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond without hesitation during adverse weather and ensure the mission continues.

  • Weapons, ammo crews turn fast jets into fast, lethal jets

    The new year started with a bang as weapons and ammunition crews competed in the Mission Generation Competition of the Year at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2026. This competition tested accuracy, precision, and speed as crews assembled and loaded ordnance onto three U.S. Air

  • 18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visits 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during a tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. The visit highlighted the 715th AMOG’s effort to ensure mobility Airmen are prepared to meet