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Aug. 14, 2025
Vehicle-related fatality on JBER

There was a vehicle-related incident at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Aug. 13, 2025, that resulted in a fatality. The incident is under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notifications are complete. Additional information will be released
July 10, 2025
Noise Advisory - Increased air traffic at JBER through August

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – It’s summertime in Alaska, and JBER is training extra hard through August, residents near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson can expect increased aircraft noise and traffic as multiple exercises commence. Resolute Force Pacific, RED FLAG-Alaska 25-3, Arctic
June 12, 2025
Red Flag-Alaska to bring multinational training to Alaska skies

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, commander-directed field training exercise, is scheduled to begin June 13 and run through June 27, 2025, with primary flight operations occurring over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex.
May 19, 2025
Access to Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Richardson National Cemetery May 26

The Fort Richardson National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at noon, May 26, to honor our nation’s fallen heroes.
May 15, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER to celebrate Arbor Day May 19

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host an Arbor Day event at the JBER Library, May 19, 2025, at 10 a.m.
May 9, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: JBER hosts Police Week events

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual Police Week series of events beginning May 12 through 16.
May 1, 2025
JBER hosts 39th Military Retiree Appreciation Day May 3

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its 39th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Arctic Warrior Event Center, 9387 Kuter Ave.
April 25, 2025
Public comment begins for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training at JBER, Alaska

Editor’s Note (May 20, 2025):A previous version of the PMART release published April 25, 2025, misstated the dates for the upcoming hearings. The hearings are scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025—not Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, as originally reported. The
April 23, 2025
JBER plans prescribed burns in training areas April 26

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fire and Emergency Services, 11th Airborne Division, and the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch JBER Wildland Support Module plan to conduct multiple controlled burns on JBER training lands beginning April 26.
Dec. 3, 2024
Media Advisory: JBER hosts holiday tree lighting Dec. 5

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event starts at 4 p.m. with holiday crafts and hot chocolate at the Arctic Warrior Chapel. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. outside