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JBER's 3rd Wing celebrates 100th anniversary
July 26, 2019 — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is holding a celebration for the 3rd Wing’s 100th anniversary July 25-27. “The 3rd WG’s contribution to air power has passed the test of time by enduring since its first day in 1919,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis, 3rd WG commander. ... MORE

‘Crew Chief for a Day’ gives Airmen career broadening experience
July 24, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force has numerous careers and specialties geared toward ensuring its aircraft are fit for flight. Before those aircraft can even get off the ground, they need to undergo extensive checks, tests and servicing to make sure they are safe to fly. One group of Airmen charged with this responsibility is crew chiefs.... MORE

Innovation emerges from earthquake aftermath
January 14, 2019 — Following the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, teams from several different 773d Civil Engineer Squadron shops were sent out to assess damages and respond to damage reports.... MORE

JBER Child Development Centers hiring now!
January 14, 2019 — For quite some time, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson total force community has encountered a waiting list for child care ranging anywhere from three to nine months. ... MORE

Ft. Richardson Thrift Shop expands Warrior Wednesdays
December 18, 2018 — Beginning Nov. 1, the Fort Richardson Thrift Shop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, implemented new hours of operation; Tuesday and Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Warrior Wednesday Program’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... MORE

JBER tackles winter resilience through adventure
November 27, 2018 — During the course of a typical Alaska winter, cold and dark days can seem eternal to some.... MORE

JBER conducts revised CBRN training trial
September 5, 2018 — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was one of six bases chosen to conduct a month-long trial of revised chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense survival skills training August 2018.... MORE

SECAF visits JBER
August 10, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8 to 10, 2018.... MORE

525th AMU Crew Chiefs take leadership, followership to new heights
July 24, 2018 — In contrast to the uniformity of the aircraft they maintain, crew chiefs are unique individuals, from various backgrounds, each contributing something different to the flying mission. ... MORE

ANG and active-duty celebrates anniversary of C-17 flip
May 9, 2018 — Air National Guardsmen with the 176th Wing and 3rd Wing active-duty members celebrated the first anniversary of the change of assignment for eight C-17 Globemaster III aircraft based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.... MORE