• Raptors return after rapid deployment to Middle East

    Service members assigned to the 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group have returned from the United States Central Command area of responsibility following a rapid deployment that underscored their operational expertise and combat readiness.

  • Medical group earns top marks from safety organization

    The 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to patient safety and quality care by earning an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade program. This marks the second consecutive

  • JBER yields rare Dene cache

    Archaeologists from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Northern Land Use Research Alaska, and area tribal councils encountered a birch bark-lined cache at a known Dene site along Upper Cook Inlet in June of 2024.

  • JBER conducts Exercise Polar Force 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Airmen perform mock deployment tactics for Exercise POLAR FORCE at Camp Madbull on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2024.Exercise POLAR FORCE, though historically used to test JBER’s ability to deploy and receive personnel, also included significant Agile Combat

  • JBER Fire Prevention Week 2024

    The members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services team hosted Fire Prevention Week 2024 during the week of Oct. 6, 2024 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

  • Preparing for Alaska winter: Essential tips for JBER’s newcomers

    As winter approaches, residents of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, prepare for the impending challenges of the changing season. Those new to the installation may be blindsided to the conditions the Alaska winter will bring. Proper preparation is the key to having a safe and successful

  • JBER pioneers improvements for senior leader course

    The Elmendorf Professional Military Education Center is pioneering an innovative approach to bridging gaps in professional military education for enlisted personnel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2024. JBER’s Development Advisor and the PME instructors worked together to

  • JBER Mental Health hosts Light Up JBER 12K

    In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the 673d Mental Health clinic hosted a 12K race at the Buckner Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2024.