• JBER support F-35A Lightning IIs during Arctic Gold 23-2

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, prepares to land during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2, a continuation of AG 23-1, helped to refine and train the wing’s Agile Combat Employment

  • Blind Betty: JBER’s resident disabled black bear

    Tasked with the safety of people and animals on base and enforcement of laws and recreation regulation on base, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron conservation law enforcement officers often respond to bears or other wildlife in residential areas on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. In 2021, JBER’s chief

  • 525th Fighter Squadron returns home after successful deployment in Japan

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also known as the Bulldogs, returned home from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8 after a five-month deployment to support Pacific Air Forces’ efforts to bring more advanced fighter aircraft forward to the western

  • Three Chiefs host a panel for JBER

    The Chief's panel highlighted initiatives to be taken by senior leadership to assist in the effective development of the enlisted force. 

  • Gold Star Family returns to JBER

    The Bowles family members attend the annual memorial service for their son, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowles at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Each year, the 673d Logistic Readiness Squadron honors the life and legacy of Bowles, who died on March 15, 2009, supporting Operation Enduring

  • JBER partakes in Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2023

    The U.S. Transportation Command kicked off Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2023’s field training portion with key players from 673d Medical Group and Golf Company, Detachment 2, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, Alaska National Guard at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on March 13.

  • Culture First, People Always

    Editor's note: This commentary focuses on establishing the right culture through the power of psychology, emotional intelligence, and team identity, as well as how organizational values guide and empower teams to achieve greater mission success.