• JBER Chiefs recall career during 9/11 for 25th Anniversary

    Exactly 25 years ago today, planes crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. As Americans rallied together in the aftermath, they knew their lives would be forever changed. For the men and women of the U.S. Department of Defense, Sept. 11 also marked the start of a radical shift in the

  • 673d Security Forces Squadron hosts Alaska Defense Sustainment Training

    Operating in Alaska requires more than traditional military skills. The state’s rugged terrain, unpredictable conditions and vast distances demand service members be prepared to move, communicate and operate effectively in some of the most challenging environments on earth.

  • JBER NCO plays for winning team in Armed Forces softball championship

    It’s a hot Oklahoma day, and it’s the final game in the 2026 Armed Forces Softball Championship. The men’s Air Force team is up against the Army. It has been a challenging few days leading up to this point–but U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob McDonald, representing not only the Air Force as a whole

  • Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

    From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, Airman Levi Ruyle, and Staff Sgt. Ethan Farmer, 673d Security Forces Squadron defenders, ride all-terrain vehicles during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673d SFS conducted

  • JBER hosts international air and space attaché tour

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Tarnowski, 3rd Wing deputy commander, briefs international air and space attachés during a tour of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 30, 2026. The engagement highlighted JBER’s capabilities and provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on air operations

  • 2026 PACAF Chief Orientation

    Newly selected Air Force chief master sergeants and other high ranking enlisted leadership from the Pacific Air Force gathered for the 2026 PACAF Chief Orientation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18-20.

  • 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