• USO celebrates 10th anniversary on JBER

    The USO marked 10 years of providing services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Feb. 11, recognizing a decade of support to service members and their families across the installation.

  • F-22 Raptor send-off in the snow

    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes flight during snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2026. The F-22 Raptor is designed to project air dominance and cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft, providing power projection across the

  • JBER debuts a PACAF-first Mission Ready Airman program

    Thirty-four U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers participated in Security Forces-focused Mission Ready Airman training Feb. 6, a first-of-its-kind program in the Pacific Air Forces that aims at increasing lethality and readiness across the force.The training, conducted at the 673d Security Forces

  • The no-drone zone: protecting our home

    Drone use over JBER airspace is not only dangerous, it’s a violation of federal law. Sightings should be reported immediately to the JBER Law Enforcement Desk. If you see a drone, call 907-552-8550. Visit the JBER Connect app homepage to access a guide which includes vocabulary and pictures to help

  • 18th Air Force leaders visit the 715th AMOG on JBER

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visits 715th Air Mobility Operations Group Airmen during a tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2026. The visit highlighted the 715th AMOG’s effort to ensure mobility Airmen are prepared to meet

  • CMSgt Release Party

    3rd Wing leadership recognizes the senior master sergeants selected for promotion to chief master sergeant during a release party at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 8, 2026. For the year 2026, Air Force officials selected only 640 senior master

  • Winter road maintenance supports readiness at JBER

    A member of the U.S. Air Force’s 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operates a road grader to level roads after heavy snowfall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Maintaining clear roadways during snowfall ensures the base remains fully operational, reinforcing ready Airmen, ready

  • Comfortably numb: Arctic Resiliency Training prepares Airmen for the cold

    Alaska is home to a vast, majestic and ever-present wilderness. Even from the heart of the city, it can be seen on the horizon and true isolation is only a short drive away. Outdoor recreation is a way of life here, but as winter sets in, the freezing temperatures can be a serious risk to life and