• 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

  • Racing engines: 3rd Wing first to meet standards

    The 3rd Maintenance Squadron recently finished a Time Compliance Technical Order to replace all low-pressure turbine blades on all F-22 Raptors in the JBER fleet, and they are the first base to do so.

  • 3rd Wing Airmen continue to set new records

    Despite the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Wing set a new flying record in June, accomplishing 810 sorties. It is by far the highest number to date since the arrival of the F-22 Raptors here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.