• Arctic Thunder Open House 2026

    Performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F-22 Demonstration Team and the U.S. Army Golden Knights are highlights of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 8-9, 2026. The biennial event brought together military members and local communities to

  • Arctic Thunder 2026 Brings Community Together for America’s 250th

     To celebrate American’s 250th birthday, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson pulled out all the stops for this year’s iteration of Arctic Thunder Open House, which took place Aug. 8 and 9. ATOH 2026 included an intricate joint forces demonstration, more than 20 static displays and the return to JBER of

  • JBER Honors Capt. David M. Grimm With Building Renaming

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson honored the legacy of U.S. Air Force Capt. David Grimm on JBER, August 8, 2026, recognizing his service and lasting contributions to the country. In honor of his memory, the community came together to dedicate building 1048 in his honor as a lasting tribute to his

  • JBER prepares to host Arctic Thunder Open House 2026

    Leading up to the open house on August 8 and 9, service members, community members, and volunteers are working across the installation to prepare the flightline for an estimated crowd of 200,000 attendees. Crews are setting up crowd barriers, vendor areas, static aircraft displays, seating and

  • U.S. Navy Blue Angels ATOH Incentive Flight

    Jamar Hill, founder of Gamers Baseball Alaska, participates in a flight with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2026. The Blue Angels selected Hill for the flight to recognize his dedication to Anchorage youth. After a

  • Continuing the mission: 673d Air Base Wing Change of Command

    Airmen from the 673d Logistic Readiness Group, Civil Engineering Group, Mission Partner Support, Medical Group and Wing Staff Agencies attended and supported the event as U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Mabbutt gave her final remarks as the outgoing 673d ABW commander.