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May 5, 2023
F-22 Raptor rejoins fleet after five-year absence
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — It was April 2018 when a failed takeoff at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, left one of the 3rd Wing’s F-22 Raptors in critical condition. After a team went to Fallon for the disassembly and transport of the jet back to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, tail number AF-07-146 spent nearly five years gearing up for a return to the skies. After completion of the long rebuilding process, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Philip Johnson, a functional-check-flight pilot assigned to the 514th Flight Test Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, came to JBER to fly the newly restored aircraft May 4.
May 4, 2023
Through it all, Airman bounces back after hardship
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — An Airman from the 176th Communications Flight exemplifies someone who had a difficult childhood but refused to give up in the face of their struggles by using her military career and available resources to overcome adversity and achieve success.
May 3, 2023
673d MDG hosts Provider Open House
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 673d Medical Group hosted its first annual Provider Open House since the coronavirus pandemic. The Open House allowed network providers and military medical personnel to meet face-to-face and build relationships at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 27.
3rd MXG debuts Mission Generation competition
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 3rd Maintenance Group recently launched its inaugural Mission Generation competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 28, 2023. The new competition combined the traditional dedicated crew chief, ammunition build, and weapons load competitions into one streamlined format.
May 2, 2023
US, Multinational service members, ships, aircraft meet in Alaska for Northern Edge 23-1
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023 (NE23-1), a joint field training exercise at various locations in and around Alaska, beginning May 4, 2023.
April 27, 2023
“Every day is a good day”: Memories of Kimberly Pfender flood JA courtroom, dedication ceremony
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Coworkers and friends gathered to celebrate the life and honor the memory and legacy of Kimberly “Ms. Kim” Pfender, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, during a 673d Air Base Wing Judge Advocate courtroom dedication at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 6.
April 26, 2023
JBER partners with Anchorage community, promotes safe recreational base access
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson leadership speaks to Anchorage community members about the importance of safe recreation procedures on military training lands and encourages the use of the iSportsman website to recreators.
Back to reaper roots: All-call highlights history of 3rd Wing
JOINT BASE ELMEDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson, commander of the 3rd Wing, recently held an all-call connecting the Wing's heritage and lineage to their recent exercises. He highlighted the Wing's legacy, including their success during the Battle of the Bismarck in World War II, when they were previously called the 3rd Attack Group.
673d Medical Group Airmen hone emergency response skills
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — 673d Medical Group Airmen hone emergency response skills during the Arctic Warrior Challenge. The Arctic Warrior Challenge was a scenario-based field training exercise designed to hone the 673d Medical Group Airmen’s tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) skills, improve operational readiness, and foster unit cohesion.
April 25, 2023
Arctic Spark drives innovation with inaugural technology expo
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 673d Air Base Wing’s Arctic Spark cell recently partnered with industry professionals to host a technology exposition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 19 and 20.