James Spoo lived to give people hope
Michelle Spoo holds a photo of her late husband, James Spoo, and their dog, Diesel, then a puppy. Spoo was born June 4, 1971. He joined the Army in November 2001 and served as an explosives ordinance disposal t... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Operations Support
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Operations Support Squadron and civilian contractors install a AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The 3rd OSS d... More
Spc. John O'Brien and his wife Marie visit with other
Spc. John O'Brien and his wife Marie visit with other family members at the 164th Military Police Company's deployment ceremony at Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 14.
Retired numbers, Alaska
Spc. Ron Burton proudly holds up the now retired football jersey that he wore during his time with the Missouri Southern State University in Missouri. Burton is being inducted into the Missouri Southern Athleti... More
Air Force Capt. Philip Johnson, 525th Fighter Squadron
Air Force Capt. Philip Johnson, 525th Fighter Squadron F-22 aircraft commander, starts off the Eco Challenge event with a four-and-half-mile run through the woods at Hillberg Ski Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
After six months of preparation, the newly-built playground
After six months of preparation, the newly-built playground can be seen behind the Fisher House of Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. 10. The Fisher House provides temporary lodging for service membe... More
Army jumpmaster is 'good to hook!'
Army jumpmaster 1st Lt. Robert Tester, executive officer of the 84th Engineer Support Company, 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), 2nd Engineer Brigade, U.S. Army Alaska, a native of Homosassa, Fla., po... More
Members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard,
Members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, joined their leadership for a change of responsibility ceremony here, Feb. 20. Chief Master Sgt. David Garganta assumed the role of the Wing’s top enlisted ... More
Senior Airman Stephanie Sochin, with the 773d Civil
Senior Airman Stephanie Sochin, with the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Management, checks the seal on her protective mask during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training Feb. ... More
Jon Peterson, 2018 Alaska Boys and Girls Club of America
Jon Peterson, 2018 Alaska Boys and Girls Club of America Military Youth of the Year, throws the first ceremonial pitch of the season to Gavin Shafer, 11, during the Little League opening day ceremony at Joint B... More
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House in Anchorage, AK, June 27, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demon... More
Airmen with the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen with the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron taxi an F-22 Raptor onto the runway prior to an F-22 weapons load training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2018. Training included loadin... More
JIPT addresses JBER’s needs through proactive leadership
The Joint Implementation Prevention Team addresses community concerns and needs during a monthly meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2018. The JIPT brings together JBER community subjec... More
Spartans conduct urban operations medical training
Pfc. Joshua Stone, native of Chelsea, Michigan, assigned to the evacuation platoon, Charlie Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Ar... More
Airman 1st Class Shane Ousdahl, 673d Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Shane Ousdahl, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling mechanic, tests a fire truck battery at Fire Station 1 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sep. 17, 2018. Fire ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned with
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, lands on the runway during Exercise Northern Edge, May 13, 2019, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Northern ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle takes off during
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle takes off during Northern Edge, May 14, 2019 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Alaska provides unparalleled aerial ranges, airspace and support infrastructure enabl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Renato Garafalo, Marine Aerial
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Renato Garafalo, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 crew master, records inflight notes on a U. S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during Exercise Northern Edge 19 (NE19) May 15,... More
Staff Sgt. Theodore Batdorf, the noncommissioned officer
Staff Sgt. Theodore Batdorf, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Intensive Care Unit assigned to the 8th Forward Surgical Team, spends time with his family before deploying on a nine-month deployment t... More
People wait in line to board the E-3 Airborne Warning
People wait in line to board the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, one of many static displays at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 26. The event features more than 4... More
Members of the Alaska Military Youth Academy honor
Members of the Alaska Military Youth Academy honor guard perform during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Alaska Army National Guard armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11. The ceremony was att... More
The Spartan Sisters in Arms from the 4th Infantry Brigade
The Spartan Sisters in Arms from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division conduct an all-female airborne operation in honor of Women's History Month and Sexual Assault Prevention ... More
U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Kyle Barboza, a native
U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Kyle Barboza, a native of Lovell, Maine, dons protective equipment during a visit with Airmen assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alask... More
The Buckner Physical Fitness Center hosts the Joint
The Buckner Physical Fitness Center hosts the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Intramural Swim Meet 2, Oct. 28, 2016. Thirty people participated in 28 events during the final swim meet of the year. Scores from s... More
Seaman John Song, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class
Seaman John Song, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Fugarino, right, with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carry an authorized medical allowance list in preparation for Exercise A... More
Senior Airman Cody Powers and Airman 1st Class Tyler
Senior Airman Cody Powers and Airman 1st Class Tyler Parnell, both 3rd Munitions Squadron muntions systems crew chiefs, pick up trash during a foreign object and debris walk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Kegan Haag, Electronic
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Kegan Haag, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-139) aviation structural mechanic, removes the static electricity from an EA-18G Growler following an integration training sortie ... More
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence poses
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence poses for a photo at the Iditarod Dining Facility on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11, 2018. The vice president is beginning a visit to Asia, and t... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescue-man rappels during the
A U.S. Air Force pararescue-man rappels during the Army vs. Air Force hockey game at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 16, 2019. The game is played annually between teams made of service members ass... More
U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Maritime Security Response
U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Maritime Security Response Team-West, display equipment to leadership at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 15, 2019. While at JBER, members of the MSRT-W participated in a... More
Alaska Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Charles Knowles
Alaska Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Charles Knowles takes command of the Alaska Army National Guard from Alaska Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Joseph Streff during a change of command ceremony held at Alaska ... More
A Combat controller from the Royal Thai Air Force and
A Combat controller from the Royal Thai Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force gather wind readings prior to a airborne drop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 14, 2019 during Red Flag-Alas... More
The 3rd Wing hosted a combat dining-out during their
The 3rd Wing hosted a combat dining-out during their 100-year anniversary at Hangar 1 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2019. In the century since its creation, the wing has been renamed five... More
The 3rd Wing hosted a combat dining-out during their
The 3rd Wing hosted a combat dining-out during their 100-year anniversary at Hangar 1 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2019. In the century since its creation, the wing has been renamed five... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Nelson, 673d Air Base
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Nelson, 673d Air Base Wing chaplain, gives the invocation during the 2019 Air Force Ball “Ages of Aviation Affair” at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2019. The ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing flies over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2020, during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3. RED FLAG-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field traini... More
Rescue and maintenance Airmen with the 176th Wing of
Rescue and maintenance Airmen with the 176th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard return to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2020, following a four-month deployment to Africa in support of U.S... More
A 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment
A 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment cloth insignia is one of many items packed for an expeditionary summit attempt on Mount McKinley by a five-member team of paratroopers from the 4th Infantry B... More
Melissa Pemberton flips the smoke switch in her Edge540
Melissa Pemberton flips the smoke switch in her Edge540 aircraft as she speeds above the crowd, July 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring mor... More
A pararescueman from the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska
A pararescueman from the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, rappels from the rafters before the start of the U.S. Army vs. U.S. Air Force hockey game at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska, J... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher Morales, photojournalist
Airman 1st Class Christopher Morales, photojournalist with the 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs, lies with all the wires and a continuous positive air pressure mask in the 673d Medical Group Sleep Disorder Cli... More
Senior Airman Kurtis Steinecke, 3rd Maintenance Squadron,
Senior Airman Kurtis Steinecke, 3rd Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance Flight journeyman, and Airman Melissa Weaver, apprentice, sand the wing of a KD2R5 "Shelduck" basic training drone in Ha... More
Members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard,
Members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, their families, and retirees gathered here, Dec. 4, for a holiday luncheon. The luncheon included a banquet, a raffle for prizes donated from each of the Wi... More
An Airman preforms preflight checks inside a C-130
An Airman preforms preflight checks inside a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska 16-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2016. Red Flag is a multi-service coordi... More
Charlotte Autrey runs toward her spouse who has returned
Charlotte Autrey runs toward her spouse who has returned from a deployment at the Ted Stevens International Airport, Jan. 13, 2017. Airmen of the 302d Fighter Squadron and the 525th Fighter Squadron returned fr... More
Tim Iliff, a licensed acupuncturist with the 673d Surgical
Tim Iliff, a licensed acupuncturist with the 673d Surgical Operations Squadron, holds a acupuncture needle during a patient's visit to the Pain Clinic, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 27, 2017. A... More
Members of the Air Force Reserve 477th Fighter Group
Members of the Air Force Reserve 477th Fighter Group and the Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing participate in a readiness exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Members of the Air Force Reserve 477th Fighter Group... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric McPherson of
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric McPherson of the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division participates in High Altitude Low Opening ... More
Two black bears roam around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,
Two black bears roam around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 30, 2019. During the summer, bears are considerably more active, which can increase the risk of bear-related incidents. By practicing pro... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffery Herron, a quality
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffery Herron, a quality assurance evaluator assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, aims his M24 Sniper Weapon System at the Sports Fire range June 14, 2019, on Joint Base ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Matthew Gritta, left, the first
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Matthew Gritta, left, the first sergeant for Charlie Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducts jumpmaster personnel inspecti... More
An Airman wears a continuous positive-air pressure
An Airman wears a continuous positive-air pressure mask in the 673d Medical Group Sleep Disorder Clinic at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital, Alaska, Oct. 30, 2015. The CPAP is the primary tool to pr... More
Airman 1st Class Brendan Rapp, 673d Aerospace Medical
Airman 1st Class Brendan Rapp, 673d Aerospace Medical Squadron public health technician, secures the net on a miniature light trap at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 6, 2016. According to the Worl... More
Strykers and Humvees from the 2nd Battalion, 377th
Strykers and Humvees from the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment wait on a ship in the port of Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 22. Several hundred vehicles were shipped to Fort Irwin, California on... More
Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Wilson, mission general vehicle
Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Wilson, mission general vehicle equipment maintenance apprentice with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance, General Purpose shop, extracts a valve cover bolt from ... More
Christian Ortega, an Outdoor Adventure Program recreational
Christian Ortega, an Outdoor Adventure Program recreational assistant, ties off climbing rope with carabiners during the set-up of an OAP rock-climbing trip at Pivot Point Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, May 31, ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Trista Tharp, Marine Air Refueler
U.S. Marine Cpl. Trista Tharp, Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 152 crew master, inspects a KC-130J Hercules prior to flight during exercise Northern Edge 19, May 13, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, A... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron flies at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 6, 2020. The Raptor flew a training sortie to support mission readiness by preserving ... More
Department of Defense Police Officer Richard Martinez,
Department of Defense Police Officer Richard Martinez, a patrol officer with the 673d Security Forces Squadron turns on a new body camera during a routine stop Jan. 8, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ... More
Spouses of paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade
Spouses of paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, enjoyed a day filled with paratrooper activities during the Sparta Week Spouse Appreciation Day Sep. 4, 2013... More
World War II veteran Vincent Speranza, 88, from Auburn,
World War II veteran Vincent Speranza, 88, from Auburn, Ill., recounts his experiences after being wounded in combat during WWII during a visit with soldiers of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regi... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Munson, a native
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Munson, a native of Great Falls, Mont., assigned to the 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron, levels freshly applied asphalt while performing road maintenance on Joint Base Elmendorf-... More
A female paratrooper from the 4th Infantry Brigade
A female paratrooper from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Team Spartan "Sister in Arms" lands on ground at the Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... More
Staff Sgt. Constance Vaughn, 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Constance Vaughn, 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Management, uses a sling to work out her acute knee injury in a controlled and healthy manner at the physical therapy clinic on Joint Base E... More
Jeffrey Zook, 732nd Air Mobility Squadron fleet services
Jeffrey Zook, 732nd Air Mobility Squadron fleet services vehicle operator, assists with the draining of the lavatory on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The service provided by fleet s... More
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Lt. Col.
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Lt. Col. Richard Rymerson took control of the 176th Wing Medical Group, Alaska Air National Guard, at a change of command ceremony here Dec. 4. The out-going commander,... More
Members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community
Members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community participate in the grand opening of the Chugach Playground next to the Chugach Housing section on JBER, August 4, 2017. The $225,000 "Everyday Heroes" pl... More
Brig. Gen. David W. Maxwell, 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Brig. Gen. David W. Maxwell, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, prepares to fire an M4 carbine during a visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson sports range, JBER, Alaska, Feb. 28, 2018. The visit ... More
Maybell Benito, a 3rd Maintenance Squadron volleyball
Maybell Benito, a 3rd Maintenance Squadron volleyball player, prepares to serve at an intramural volleyball game at Buckner Physical Fitness Center, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 19, 2018. A... More
Spc. Jeremy Henry, a plumber with the 207th Engineer
Spc. Jeremy Henry, a plumber with the 207th Engineer Utilities Detachment, sets up a radio while participating in Arctic skills training in Snowhawk Valley near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 9, ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Gabbard assumes command
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Gabbard assumes command of the Navy Operational Support Center, Anchorage during a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2019. U.S. Navy Cap... More
Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue jumpers maneuver
Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue jumpers maneuver into position at the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2020, during JBER Salutes, a two-day event to show appreciation... More
An airman marshals in an F-22 Raptor during Exercise
An airman marshals in an F-22 Raptor during Exercise Polar Force 13-5 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 23. The exercise validated the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned ... More
Air Force civilian Barbara Cash, left, assigned to
Air Force civilian Barbara Cash, left, assigned to the 773rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Army Sgt. Brian Mellon, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army ... More
A paratrooper with Chaos Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th
A paratrooper with Chaos Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, moves to the assembly area after parachuting into Deadhorse, Alaska, Feb... More
U.S. Army Maj. Mark Wade, the operations officer for
U.S. Army Maj. Mark Wade, the operations officer for the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division was honored with the Order of Saint Maurice Medallion and Meritorious Service Medal f... More
Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment,
Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, parachute onto Allen Army Airfield at Fort Greely, Alaska, as part of a joint forci... More
Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion (Airborne),
Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, assault an objective during the Arctic Thun... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Diamond
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Diamond 360 during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event h... More
Senior Airman Sheriah Colcleaser and Airman First Class
Senior Airman Sheriah Colcleaser and Airman First Class Andrea Stone, both with the 673rd Medical Group, head back to the start, ending the stand-up paddle boarding class on Otter Lake at Joint Base Elmendorf-R... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., does a high speed pass during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Henry Thomas, a fixed-wing
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Henry Thomas, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine Fighter Attacks Squadron 251, directs an F/A-18D Hornet pilot during Red Flag- Alaska 17-2 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
Children listen to a story read by Chaunice Carr, a
Children listen to a story read by Chaunice Carr, a summer library intern, during a reading time at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Library, June 13, 2018. The library is hosting weekly events through July ... More
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks transports marines to landing
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks transports marines to landing zone 26 during the 4th Marine Division Annual Rifle Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, August 3, 2018. Super Squad... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Dobizl, 673d Logistics
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 E... More
Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown,
Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Stephanie Johnson, spouse of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, visit Joint Base Elmend... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect an F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as part exercise Northern Edge 1... More
A U.S. Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk rests
A U.S. Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk rests at Bryant Army Airfield during a training and readiness exercise, Polar Force 20-1, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2019. Designed to test ... More
Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen assigned to
Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, prepare to conduct a static line jump over water near Homer, Alaska, June 25, 2020. The drop was conduct... More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing conducts a heavy equipment drop as part of the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron’s airborne training on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmend... More
Col. John McMullen relinquishes command of the 3rd
Col. John McMullen relinquishes command of the 3rd Wing to Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, commander of Alaskan Command, at the 3rd Wing change of command held at Hanger 1, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Ala... More
A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, family watches
A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, family watches as the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012 kicks off July 27. The events included an all-star lineup, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Flight D... More
Spouses of paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade
Spouses of paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, enjoyed a day filled with paratrooper activities during the Sparta Week Spouse Appreciation Day Sep. 4, 2013... More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire a M119A2 howitzer during a demonstration on securing a... More
An Army explosive ordnance disposal technician runs
An Army explosive ordnance disposal technician runs detonation cord through explosive charges while constructing an explosive device on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2015. After learning how... More
Aircraft maintainers from the Royal New Zealand Air
Aircraft maintainers from the Royal New Zealand Air Force work on a RNZAF C-130 Hercules on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2015. The RNZAF contingent is on JBER to participate in Red Flag 15-3... More
Service members and their families listen and dance
Service members and their families listen and dance to the 9th Army band play during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 7, 2017. Soldiers and Airmen kicked off t... More
An Arctic Warrior uses a snowblower to remove snow
An Arctic Warrior uses a snowblower to remove snow after the first heavy snowfall of the season at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Curt Beach)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danielle Shively, the
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danielle Shively, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 673d Force Support Squadron’s Elmendorf Fitness Center, set up a single-pallet expeditionary kitchen in a simulated remot... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Daniel Murtagh, a combat medic specialist
U.S. Army Pvt. Daniel Murtagh, a combat medic specialist assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, pr... More