Oct. 25, 2021

Mobility Airmen exercise ACE capabilities during Nodal Lightning

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The 732nd Air Mobility Squadron kicked off its third iteration of the exercise Nodal Lightning at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, 18 to 20 October.

Oct. 13, 2021

4/25 paratroopers conduct CH-47 Chinook airborne jump

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, conduct airborne operations with CH-47 Chinooks operated by the 1-52nd General Service Aviation Battalion at Malemute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2021.

Oct. 7, 2021

4/25 Spartans conduct CH-47 Chinook airborne jump

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, land after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook operated by the 1-52nd General Service Aviation Battalion at Malemute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2021. The Spartan Brigade is the only Arctic airborne brigade combat team in the U.S. Army, trained to execute airborne maneuvers in extreme cold weather and high-altitude environments in support of combat, partnership and disaster-relief operations. The 1-52nd GSAB is based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Oct. 7, 2021

673d CES hosts kickoff event for Fire Prevention Week

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 673d CES hosted a kickoff event Oct. 2 for the community highlighting Fire Prevention Week, which included a smoke trailer so people could experience the disorienting effects of evacuating a smoky area, stovetop fire safety course, and a vehicle-extrication demonstration.

Sept. 28, 2021

773d CES plows through season's first snow

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — U.S. Airmen from the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron gathered amongst a flurry of snow for a monthly training exercise known as Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day, or Prime BEEF Day, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 24.

Sept. 17, 2021

'1 Geronimo' Paratroopers try out for Scout Platoon

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — JBER paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division try out for the battalion's Scout Platoon. Scout Platoon is a uniquely organized, trained and equipped unit capable of conducting reconnaissance missions in support of and in advance of the battalion.

Sept. 7, 2021

3rd Wing hosts Immersion Tour

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Spouses and community members participated in a 3rd Wing immersion tour at JBER, Alaska, Aug. 31. The 3rd Wing’s mission is to provide air dominance, global mobility, and command and control for Combatant Commanders. While a critical mission, many spouses of 3rd Wing members don’t know exactly what it is their significant other does to support

Sept. 2, 2021

Be prepared during National Preparedness Month

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — September is National Preparedness Month and Join Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Emergency Management Flight encourages everyone to educate themselves on how to handle disasters-- before, during, and after.

Aug. 31, 2021

773d CES receives award for snow, ice control excellence

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 773d Civil Engineer Squadron received their ninth Balchen/Post Award for snow and ice control excellence Aug. 16.

Aug. 31, 2021

JBER hosts Women’s Equality Day 5k Run

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — A runner passes an information station during a Women’s Equality Day 5K at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2021. JBER hosted events across the installation to celebrate women in the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)