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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Wing conduct a foreign object and debris walk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 2, 2023. The Airmen conducted the FOD walk to remove debris that could potentially damage aircraft and hinder mission readiness.

June 6, 2023

3rd Wing Airmen conduct FOD walk

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — 3rd Wing Airmen conduct a foreign object debris walk on the JBER flightline.

Members of the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund board and guest speakers stand at the 35th annual candlelight vigil at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. May 13, 2023. The vigil recognized law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty whose names were dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. Five hundred and fifty-six names were read aloud in front of a crowd of thousands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Abigail Meyer)

May 25, 2023

Two Alaska Security Forces Airmen honored during National Police Week

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. is the nation’s monument to peace officers who have died in the line of duty—and two U.S. Air Force Airmen from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska were honored during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil, May 13.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Damouni, a water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman assigned to 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron, secures a solar panel system during an Agile Combat Employment air transportable clinic set up, during Northern Edge 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 9, 2023.

May 25, 2023

Austere medicine redefined: testing the ATC-EST's capabilities at Northern Edge 23-1

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Northern Edge 23-1, a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command sponsored, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) led, multilateral, joint field training exercise, kicked off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on May 4, 2023. This exercise provided the opportunity to test the capabilities of the Air Transportable Clinic-Establish (ATC-EST), a health service support device designed by the Pacific Air Forces’ Office of the Command Surgeon and a medical modernization team to support agile combat employment operations at forward operating bases.

James Phelps, a prior U.S. Air Force technical sergeant who has four Afghanistan deployments, sits in his wheelchair surrounded by wounded warrior sports memorabilia at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2023. Phelps spent most of his career as an integrated avionics craftsman with the 211th and 212th Rescue squadrons and said the strain of war, combat deployments, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and the suicide of his best friend brought him to a low point in his life. His wife, the Fisher House Foundation and the Warrior Games intervened. "I met some amazing souls as I let go of the shame I held for not having reached 20 active-duty years," Phelps said. "I learned compassion, which allowed me to let go of resentment in regards to my military service. Most impressively, we started to heal.” He continues to compete in the Wounded Warrior Games and strongly advocates for struggling service members to reach out for help. "You are not alone," he said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

May 25, 2023

Wounded Warriors Find Solace in Athletics

JOINT BASE ELEMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Two U.S. Air Force veterans who concluded their active-duty careers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are competing in the upcoming Department of Defense-wide Warrior Games Challenge at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, June 1 to 15.

A U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk lands during Northern Edge 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 10, 2023.

May 25, 2023

Northern Edge 23-1: Alaska’s Role in Joint Forces Readiness

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska plays an instrumental role in the United States military strategy; Gen. Billy Mitchell famously told Congress in 1935 he believed Alaska to be “the most important strategic place in the world.”

May 25, 2023

JBER Life rolls out benefits membership to military members for base programs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — To promote family unity and involvement, JBER Life offers special memberships for service members and families at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Philip Johnson looking out from the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor fighter jet

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.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaymie Herbert, 176th Communications Flight customer support technician, shares her personal story overcoming mental health issues and being recognized as one of Alaska's Top 40 Under 40.

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.

A photo of Airmen competing in a weapons load competition

May 3, 2023

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.

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