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
The HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crew, assigned to the
The HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crew, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, lift Alaska Air Nation Guard pararescuemen, assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Hughes, from the 419th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Hughes, from the 419th Security Forces Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, inspects an arriving visitor’s bag while manning an entry point during the Arctic Thunder Open House a... 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
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make a pass-in-review
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make a pass-in-review in tight formation during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The event features ... More
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in t... More
Tech. Sgt. Edwin Portan, aircrew flight equipment specialist
Tech. Sgt. Edwin Portan, aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, cleans a helmet in preparation for the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Bas... More
Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of a joint forces demonstration during the A... More
Tristan Kimmel, 4 years old, does pull-ups with the
Tristan Kimmel, 4 years old, does pull-ups with the help of friend Heidi Mishew at the Marines booth during Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's biennial Arctic Thunder Open House 2012, July 28-29. The events incl... More
The US Navy (USN) Blue Angels fly in their famous diamond formation du...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN De-Juan Haley, USAF Release Statu... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets with
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets with the aerial demonstration team "Thunderbirds" perform aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 26, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a bie... More
Visitors gather around a U.S. Army Alaska AH-64 Apache
Visitors gather around a U.S. Army Alaska AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the premier ... More
Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by
Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by skydiving from 3,000 feet and deploys the American flag at 1,500 feet, July 26,2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richar... More
Army Sgt. Rex Ely, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade
Army Sgt. Rex Ely, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, coordinates for a paratrooper drop from the ground during the Arctic Thunder Open House ... More
An AV-8B Harrier hovers above the flighline during
An AV-8B Harrier hovers above the flighline during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2018. During the biennial... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the st... More
A Paratrooper from 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th
A Paratrooper from 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division dons the T-11 Parachute System at the Joint Military Complex before part... More
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base perform precision aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Light, client services
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Light, client services from the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and his son, Kaleb, 2 years old, watch as an aircraft flies by during an aircraft demonstration on... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 29, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richards... More
Elizabeth Ryan holds up her daughter, Morrigan, 21
Elizabeth Ryan holds up her daughter, Morrigan, 21 months, during an aircraft demonstration on July 27, 2014, in support of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Arctic Thund... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, take-off during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016. JBER will open the doors to the public, showcasing more than 40 key performe... More
A young boy salutes the Thunderbirds during Arctic
A young boy salutes the Thunderbirds during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by JBER. Featuring more than... More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III makes a pass
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III makes a pass during the Arctic Thunder Open House. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, return from their demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... More
Air Force Master Sgt. Cecil Dickerson, 249th Airlift
Air Force Master Sgt. Cecil Dickerson, 249th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to open the door on a C-17 Globemaster III during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family ... More
A C-12F Super King Air aircraft sits on the flight
A C-12F Super King Air aircraft sits on the flight line during the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army a... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hold security while demonstrating their capabilities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day at ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Arctic
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts m... More
Yvy Weakland and her two kids cheer during Arctic
Yvy Weakland and her two kids cheer during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring more than 40 Air F... More
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The event features more than... More
Gregory “Wired” Coyler pilots his Lockheed T-33 aircraft
Gregory “Wired” Coyler pilots his Lockheed T-33 aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 29, 2016. The biennial event is historically th... More
On Friday, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opened the
On Friday, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opened the gates early for families with special needs and disabled children allowing them a sneak peek at the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House 2012. The events incl... More
Maria Roberts takes photos of the aerial performances
Maria Roberts takes photos of the aerial performances during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in tight formation
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in tight formation over the city of Anchorage during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The event ... More
The US Navy (USN) Blue Angels fly in their famous diamond formation du...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN De-Juan Haley, USAF Release Statu... More
Rex Pemberton parachutes in with the American flag
Rex Pemberton parachutes in with the American flag to officially start Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 26. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aer... More
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its warfighting capabilities
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its warfighting capabilities during an F-22 demonstration at the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The event features more... More
Rowen Wiederspohn and Burke Macaraeg, box in a bouncy
Rowen Wiederspohn and Burke Macaraeg, box in a bouncy boxing ring with giant gloves, in Hangar 3 during the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30. The event features more than 40... More
Maj. Glen Goncharow, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air
Maj. Glen Goncharow, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron flight surgeon, and Beth Verge, a reporter for KTUU, pose for a photo, before her flight with the team prior to the Arctic Thunder Ope... More
Pararescuemen from the Alaska Air National Guard conduct
Pararescuemen from the Alaska Air National Guard conduct a joint operation from a HH-60G Pave Hawk during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Army Pvt. Steven Pace, airborne infantryman from the
Army Pvt. Steven Pace, airborne infantryman from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, simulates enemy for... More
Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer, 673rd Air Base Wing
Air Force Col. Brian Bruckbauer, 673rd Air Base Wing commander, renders a salute as Veronica Temple, Miss Anchorage 2014, sings the national anthem during the open ceremonies of Arctic Thunder Open House July 2... More
Military members and families observe the re-enlistment
Military members and families observe the re-enlistment ceremony during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 25, 2014. The Soldiers and Airmen re-e... More
Air Force Col. Col. Brian Bruckbauer, 673d Air Base
Air Force Col. Col. Brian Bruckbauer, 673d Air Base Wing, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson commander, greets the crowd during the opening ceremony during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted b... More
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its warfighting capabilities
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its warfighting capabilities during an F-22 demonstration at the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The event features more... More
Children enjoy cotton candy during the Arctic Thunder
Children enjoy cotton candy during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple p... More
An F-22 Raptor displays maneuverability and show of
An F-22 Raptor displays maneuverability and show of force tactics during Arctic Thunder at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by JBER. Featuring mo... More
The F-22 Raptor preforms maneuvers as part of its
The F-22 Raptor preforms maneuvers as part of its demonstration flight, July 26. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts, July 25-27, and has an expected crowd of more than 200,... More
Military working dog, Caesar, patiently waits as Air
Military working dog, Caesar, patiently waits as Air Force security forces and Army military police prepare for a military working dog demonstration during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, ... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historica... More
Two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters circle the flightline
Two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters circle the flightline during the Joint Forces Demonstration at the Arctic Thunder Open House on JBER, Alaska, June 30, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its ga... More
Corporal Jared Schultz, 549th Military Working Dog
Corporal Jared Schultz, 549th Military Working Dog Detachment specialized search dog handler, pets Teddy, a military working dog, during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016. JBER opened i... More
Lucas Newell 4, plays with his U.S. Air Force F-16
Lucas Newell 4, plays with his U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet "Thunderbird" model during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Join... 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 a demonstration... More
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Members of the Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration
Members of the Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team perform at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 26. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian... More
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The event features more than... More
Ground crewmen ready a 917th Tactical Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ARCTIC THUNDER '88 Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More
US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Russell J. Bartlett, leader of the Blue ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN De-Juan Haley, USAF Release Statu... More
The US Navy (USN) Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels at the 2004 El...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: AMN ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one... More
An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter sling loads a 105mm howitzer toward the airfield during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sunday, July 31, 2016.... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake "Primo" Impellizzeri, the
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake "Primo" Impellizzeri, the 35th Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, with the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at J... More
A young girl smiles from the cockpit of an Alaska Army
A young girl smiles from the cockpit of an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 25, ... More
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its agility in the sky
An F-22 Raptor demonstrates its agility in the sky at accelerated speeds during an F-22 demonstration at the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The eve... 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 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event h... More
Logan Abel, 4, covers his ears to protect him from
Logan Abel, 4, covers his ears to protect him from the loud noise created by the aerial demonstrations during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Joi... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, performs aerial maneuvers, on July 25, 2014, in support of Arctic T... More
A Paratrooper with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
A Paratrooper with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division explains the function of a 105mm Howitzer at the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendor... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Beth Verge, a reporter for KTUU, smiles in preparation
Beth Verge, a reporter for KTUU, smiles in preparation for her flight with the team prior to the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 27, 2018. This biennial event hosted b... More
A pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air
A pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force waves to spectators as he taxis his BT-13 trainer during the Arctic Thunder Open House Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at Joint Bas... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels prep during
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels prep during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state ... More
Air Force Maj Jason Curtis, pilot with the Air Demonstration
Air Force Maj Jason Curtis, pilot with the Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, signs his autograph after demonstrating aerial maneuvers in his F-16 Fighting Falcon on July 26, 2014 at Joint Base Elmendorf-... More
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter,
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, approaches a landing zone during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July ... More
Yvy Weakland and her two kids cheer during Arctic
Yvy Weakland and her two kids cheer during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring more than 40 Air F... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Lance Benson, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot with
U.S. Navy Lt. Lance Benson, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot with the Blue Angels, waves at spectators while taxing during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The bie... More
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day... More
Traffic lines up at the Boniface gate to gain access
Traffic lines up at the Boniface gate to gain access for the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. The event features more than 40 Air Force,... More
The US Marine Corps (USMC) C-130 Hercules a.k.a. Fat Albert, assigned ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN De-Juan Haley, USAF Release Statu... More
060813-F-7049H-045 (Aug. 13, 2006)US Navy (USN) crew chiefs with the U...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Garrett Hothan, USAF Release Stat... More
A World War II era North American P-51D Mustang fighter
A World War II era North American P-51D Mustang fighter makes a low pass in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmen... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Echelon
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Echelon Pass in Review during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a bienn... More
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest ... More
Army Spc. Jalen Pearson, assigned to the 6th Brigade
Army Spc. Jalen Pearson, assigned to the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, bounds toward his objective while smoke... More
Army paratroopers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion
Army paratroopers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, line the seats aboard a C-17 Globemaster... More
Allen Sagoonick, a former U.S. Marine, and son, Thomas,
Allen Sagoonick, a former U.S. Marine, and son, Thomas, 4, watch as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, soar overhead during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016.... More
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land during an aerial demonstration from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson at Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 27, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted... More
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the opportunity to explore various aircraft during the open house, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30 and 31. JBER hosted an Arctic Thunder Special Needs a... More
Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by
Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by skydiving from 3,000 feet and deploys the American flag at 1,500 feet, July 26, 2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... 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 with the bomb bay door open during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmend... More
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is... More
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over an E-3 Sentry
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over an E-3 Sentry and an F-22 Raptor during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER open... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richie Hayes, a broadcaster
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richie Hayes, a broadcaster assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs, documents the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2018. T... More
Paratroopers jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
Paratroopers jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of the joint forces demonstration at JBER’s Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 26. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian a... More
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly in additional
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly in additional soldiers to secure the airfield as part of the joint forces demonstration at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Thunder Open House 2014, July 26. T... More