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June 3, 2025
JBER proposes mortar, artillery training site

Members from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Management and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosted a public hearing for the environmental impact of a proposed mortar and artillery training (PMART) site in Eagle River, Alaska, May 22.
July 9, 2024
U.S., allied forces soar for Arctic Defender

An estimated 500 personnel from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and France kicked off exercise Arctic Defender at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base July 8.
Feb. 12, 2024
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
Jan. 31, 2024
CMSAF prioritizes quality of life at House hearing

Department of the Air Force senior leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 9, 2023
JBER sharpens readiness through exercise Polar Force

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 673d Air Base Wing conducted Polar Force, a quarterly exercise designed to test mission readiness and hone Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 6 through 8, 2023.
Nov. 2, 2023
Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff

Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
June 9, 2023
US, RAAF senior leaders integrate for future operations in Air Senior National Representatives forum

U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force service members came together to discuss challenges and posture for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 15-17.
March 20, 2023
JB Elmendorf-Richardson selected to host new Joint Integrated Test and Training Center

The Department of the Air Force selected Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to host the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center, which is the first center capable of joint and multinational force training.
Oct. 4, 2022
Air Component Senior Leader Course influences culture of AF senior leaders, operational-level C2

Meeting the challenges of the 2022 National Defense Strategy requires a range of new and innovative approaches to training U.S. Air Force senior leaders. One such way is through the 705th Training Squadron’s restructuring of their training portfolio to include the Air Component Senior Leader
Oct. 12, 2021
Air Force announces changes for enlisted promotion recommendation points

Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System’s promotion recommendation point matrix.