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11th Air Force Commander Honored during Alaska Native Naming Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, North American Aerospace Defense Command; commander, Alaskan Command, U.S. Northern Command; and commander, 11th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, speaks on the honor of receiving the Alaska Native names during an Alaska Native naming ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2019. The Alaska Federation of Natives hosted the event honoring Bussiere for his service and his active engagement with the Alaska Native community during his tenure in Alaska. The naming ceremony is based on the traditional belief that a person’s name is the type of soul they possess. The ceremony showcased the bond between the Alaska Native community and the military in Alaska.

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JBER Soldiers, Airmen begin Joint Readiness Exercise

An Air Force civilian Airman assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron moves equipment of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, while preparing vehicles and equipment for transportation operations on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2019, as part of a joint readiness exercise. This exercise allows the Army, Air Force and Navy to move material and personnel using ground, sea and air methods of transportation.

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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 3rd Wing Celebrates 100th Anniversary

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis, 3rd Wing commander, and John Hume, an artist, reveal a commemorative painting during the opening ceremony for the 3rd Wing’s 100th anniversary celebration on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 25, 2019. Some of the events include an airfield 5K run, an F-22 Raptor demonstration, an F-22 weapons load crew competition, and a traditional roll call and piano burning.

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JBER's Flight Leaders Course Help Shape Exceptional Leaders

1st Lt. Race Southworth, 673d Comptroller Squadron flight commander, talks to the group during the first Flight Leaders Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 10, 2019. The course is to help develop exceptional flight leaders who will strengthen their squadron by leading, developing, managing, and communicating with competence and confidence while executing the mission.

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3rd Wing Transfers C-17 Aircraft Supply to 176th

1st Class Ryan Allen and Airman Timothy Gregoire, both from the 157th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s central storage, validate the specific location and stock numbers of parts, March 11, 2019, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. While at JBER, the Guardsmen are training as well as helping with the transfer of all C-17 Globemaster III supply turnover from the 673d LRS to the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th LRS.

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COMPACAF Visits JBER, Talks about Mission Strategies

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, exchanges a salute with Col. Patricia Csànk, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) and 673d Air Base Wing commander, following his arrival at JBER, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2019. Brown visited JBER to meet with Airmen and to emphasize operational readiness. PACAF leadership toured various facilities throughout the installation to include the air traffic control tower, 517th Airlift Squadron and 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron.

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PACAF Cultivates Civil Engineer Airmen with Ground-breaking RADAS Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Holmes, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron engineer apprentice stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and Airman 1st Class Shane Leaphart, a 773d CES engineer apprentice, conduct a preflight inspection on a Small Unmanned Aircraft System during a newly adopted Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 23, 2019. Throughout the first week of training Airmen focused on learning to fly the SUAS. During the second week they learned to fly the RADAS mission while using the new system.

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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Flies through Exercise Patriot Grizzy and Winter Fury

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis Meisenheimer, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator and Senior Airman Andrew Oliveira, 673d LRS fuels distribution operator, distribute JP-8 fuel to F-22 Raptors during in-house exercise Patriot Grizzly at Marine Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Jan. 18, 2019. Patriot Grizzly involved both active-duty and reserves from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, integrating to increase readiness through consistent flying operations.

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Innovation Emerges from Earthquake Aftermath

Members of the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron utilities shop assemble a 300-foot section of insulated pipe at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2018. Following the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake, the Alaska Mission Operations Center suffered a water main break. Due to the long-term cold weather, a temporary solution was decided upon. The innovative thoughts and immediate actions of a handful of Airmen ensured the Alaska Mission Operations Center had water within two days, and saved the U.S. Air Force almost $20,000.

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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Implements Revised CBRN Training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Smith, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron superintendent, directs classmates on proper placement of M-8 paper during a newly-implemented chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training course drill at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 8, 2019. One of the key changes made embraces the reintegration of hands-on, in-person instruction, and reduces computer based training, allowing Airmen to receive a more tailored learning experience.

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Evaluation team uses non-destructive testing on JBER Airfields

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jill Reed, Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team superintendent, checks a special heavy falling weight Dynatest deflectometer, during an evaluation of Bryant Army Airfield at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Dec. 17, 2018. A two-person team used non-destructive testing to assess potential non-visible pavement damage at all of JBER’s airfields following the Nov. 30, 7.0 magnitude earthquake, whose epicenter was located just north of the base. The deflectometer simulates 55,000 pounds of weight hitting the pavement at once.

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Evaluation team uses non-destructive testing on JBER Airfields

An Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team uses a special heavy falling weight Dynatest deflectometer during an evaluation of Bryant Army Airfield at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Dec. 17, 2018. at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Dec. 17, 2018. The two-person team used non-destructive testing to assess potential non-visible pavement damage at all of JBER’s airfields following the Nov. 30, 7.0 magnitude earthquake, whose epicenter was located just north of the base. The deflectometer simulates 55,000 pounds of weight hitting the pavement at once.

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Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants Airmen Keep Northern Edge Fueled

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Dobizl, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, carries a fuel line while preparing to refuel Air Force Two while Vice President of the United States Mike Pence visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11, 2018. The vice president is beginning a visit to Asia, and took time to visit the installation in observance of Veterans Day to meet and speak with service members and veterans of all branches.

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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.

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Not your father’s GI Bill: DOD implements changes to veterans’ education benefits

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers attend a class at the education center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2018. The Education Center assists Airmen, Soldiers and family members in meeting their personal and professional development goals through a variety of educational, training and testing programs.

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JBER leading PACAF in casualty care training

Personnel from the 673d Medical Group write an assessment during the practical application of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course at the Warrior Extreme Paintball course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2018. The course is an opportunity for every student to provide care under fire, perform tactical field care on those who are injured and execute a tactical evacuation.

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Newly renovated ATC tower at JBER

Air Traffic Control Airmen with the 3rd Operations Support Squadron operate out of the Hangar 2 alternate tower on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15, 2018. Operations took place at Hangar 2 during the construction of the main tower. Construction is scheduled to be completed June 22

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Tyndall AFB personnel, F-22s Temporary Relocate to Hawaii and Alaska Bases

An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 10, 2018. The Air Force announced the temporary relocation of personnel and F-22s from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to Joint Base (JB) Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2018. The unit is being relocated as Tyndall begins its long-term recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, which struck the base in early October 2018.

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Lethality: U.S. Army Alaska snipers conduct stress shooting drills

U.S. Army snipers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, conduct a stress shooting exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 11, 2018. Stress shooting drills incorporate physical training to increase heart rate and breathing and make holding steady difficult during shooting, simulating a stressed environment.

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Army quartermaster unit to stand up at JBER

Army Private Kylie Nielsen, a native of Boise, Idaho, assigned to the 4th Quartermaster Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, rigs a parachute on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2018.

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