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Oct. 12, 2023
JBER Fire Department promotes Fire Prevention Week, cooking safety

673d Civil Engineer Squadron promoted the theme “Cooking safety starts with you” at Ketchikan School Age Center.
Sept. 28, 2023
Get ready during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Office of Emergency Management encourages everyone to learn how to prepare and plan for, respond to, and recover from any disaster.Since its inception in 2004, the annual observance of NPM has served as a timely
Sept. 28, 2023
Conquering Denali Through the WEAR Program

In a remarkable display of determination and teamwork, U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikayla DeMers, an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to the 525th Fighter Generation Squadron and a mountaineer, along with a group of fellow climbers embarked on a challenging expedition to conquer the mighty Denali,
Sept. 27, 2023
Munitions unit conducts exercise NIMBLE FLURRY

In an effort to ensure preparedness and enhance combat capabilities, the 3rd Munitions squadron hosted an Agile Combat Employment exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the surrounding area Sept. 18 through 21.Exercise NIMBLE FLURRY, the largest in the unit’s history, focused on developing
Sept. 18, 2023
Competition makes us better

After a 19-year hiatus, the William Tell air-to-air competition is underway in Savannah, Georgia, where U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom gave a keynote address to more than 100 competitors Sept. 12.
Sept. 14, 2023
JBER firefighters protect Clear Space Force Station, local towns

Firefighters from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, deployed to Clear Space Force Station to protect the installation and local town of Anderson from active wildfires.
Sept. 11, 2023
President Biden commemorates 9/11 anniversary with service members in Alaska

U.S. President Joe Biden observed the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2023.
Sept. 8, 2023
William Tell Competition: 3rd Wing sends Raptors to compete

The highly anticipated William Tell competition is set to make a triumphant return at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 11 to 15, after a 19-year hiatus.
Aug. 29, 2023
Paws and Patriotism: Honoring Furry Heroes in Retirement

Two military working dogs, Beni and Greg, celebrated their well-earned retirements Aug. 25, 2023, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Aug. 21, 2023
Air Force Reserve and Active Duty units team up to jump-start Alaska base electrical project

A group of 934th Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen recently traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for a two-month mission to upgrade the electrical system at a site known as Camp Mad Bull. The training that they received was invaluable.