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July 17, 2020
3rd Wing holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis A. Simmons took command of the 3rd Wing during a change of command ceremony here, July 17, 2020.
July 9, 2020
3rd Wing logs 168 sorties in 4 days

Recently, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit logged a whopping 168 sorties in just four days.
May 7, 2020
Airpower demo showcases mission readiness, total force integration

Airmen and aircraft from across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson participated in a “Moose Walk” and integrated training event here and at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, or JPARC, May 5.
Feb. 5, 2020
Special Tactics operators simulate first-ever extreme cold weather FARP with next generation fighters

For the first time, aircrew with the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, along with a team of Special Tactics Airmen carried out a simulated FARP for F-22 Raptors assigned to Pacific Air Forces’ 3rd Wing in an extreme cold weather environment during Emerald Warrior at
Jan. 10, 2020
JBER Airman awarded Bronze Star

JBER Airman Awarded Bronze Star
Oct. 4, 2019
JBER is always Ready

JBER is always ready! This week, Arctic Warriors assigned to JBER executed missions across the full spectrum of agile combat support during the first part of Exercise Polar Force 20-1. JBER is a weapon system, and the Arctic Warriors who put flesh on this weapon system proved they were able to
July 26, 2019
JBER's 3rd Wing celebrates 100th anniversary

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.
July 25, 2019
Royal Australian Air Force and US Air Force technicians on the tools together

For the first time, No. 36 Squadron (36SQN) has worked to get United States Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemasters back into the air under a new cross-servicing arrangement.
May 14, 2019
JBER’s first ‘Flight Leaders Course’ helps shape exceptional leaders

The first Flight Leaders Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, took place from May 6 – 10, 2019.
April 26, 2019
JBER Airmen conduct FOD walk

U.S. Airmen from the 3rd Wing, 176th Wing, and 477th Fighter Group conduct a foreign object debris walk on the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 26, 2019. The Airmen conducted the FOD walk to remove debris that could damage aircraft and hinder mission readiness.