Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Polar Force 20-1

U.S. Air Force senior airmen Christopher Hong, 90th Fighter Squadron (FS) weapons load crew member, and Edwin Leiva, 90th FS crew chief, do aircraft inspection procedures on an F-22 Raptor during a Polar Force (PF) 20-1 exercise simulating chemical contamination at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 2, 2019. PF 20-1 is designed to exercise multiple elements of the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations. These elements include generating fifth-generation combat power from austere locations, command and control using non-traditional methods, and rapid airlift capabilities to sustain a forward operating location. The ACE concept enables the 3rd Wing to deliver lethal airpower for the United States, even in a contested environment.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dallas Singh, 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, talks through the radio during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dallas Singh, 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, goes through technical orders during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danielle Shively, 673d Force Support Squadron unit deployment manager, operates a generator during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 4, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

An F- 22 Raptor takes flight as part of Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. The exercise is designed to validate JBER’s ability to integrate, mobilize and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes Montijo)

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen conduct self-aide buddy care in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 4, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

A C-17 Globemaster lll takes off during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 1, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Maj. Trevor Williams, a 517th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares for a flight during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 1, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes dons his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. The exercise is made up of a variety of scenarios which test Airmen’s ability to handle real world situations. Valdes is assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colby Clemens, a 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, attaches a grappling device on a remote pull to detonate simulated submunitions in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

Danger signs surround an unexploded ordnance during exercise Polar Force at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

Senior Airman Tyler Bartlemus, left, a 176th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Broadwater, a 773d CES emergency management technician, drive a perimeter route checking liquid detection points for exercise Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. The reconnaissance team assesses contamination, casualties, and damage, then reports their findings to the Emergency Operations Center. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Bennett with the 673d Force Support Squadron scans the trees during a search and recovery mission for mortuary affairs training during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derick Echevarria with the 673d Force Support Squadron uses a radio to request information for mortuary affairs training during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Waters, 673d Security Forces Squadron entry controller talks to Airman 1st Class Zachary Moultrie, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oil lubricant technician, for a security forces augmentation brief during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

Details Download

JBER Warfighters optimize readiness during Polar Force 19-4

An Airman moves cargo while driving a 10K all-terrain forklift outside the Joint Mobility Complex during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 25, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

Details Download

525th, 90th AMUs demonstrate competitive nature

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Pope, 3rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit winning crew, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Nightingale, 3rd Maintenance Group wing weapons manager, pose for a photo following the quarterly load competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 26, 2018. The competition consisted of two teams testing their skills as load crew members for the F-22 Raptor aircraft. The event is held to demonstrate the skill level and knowledge of all JBER aircraft maintainers.

Details Download

525th, 90th AMUs demonstrate competitive nature

Service members from the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew celebrate after completing the quarterly load competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 26, 2018. During the competition, two teams tested their skills as load crew members for the F-22 Raptor. The event demonstrates the skill level and knowledge of all JBER aircraft maintainers.

Details Download

525th, 90th AMUs demonstrate competitive nature

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Bechtol, a 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, helps prepare the munition to be lifted by the jammer during the quarterly load competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 26, 2018. During the competition, two teams tested their skills as load crew members for the F-22 Raptor. The event demonstrates the skill level and knowledge of all JBER aircraft maintainers.

Details Download

525th, 90th AMUs demonstrate competitive nature

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Bechtol, a 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, loosens the straps on a GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) during the quarterly load competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 26, 2018. The JDAM is used for accurate, adverse weather conventional strikes and weighs approximately 1,000 lbs.

Details Download