A family exits a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 1, 2018. During the biennial open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In News Update

Arctic Thunder Open House 2018 Has Concluded

What an amazing few days it has been! Thank you all for coming and visiting us during Arctic Thunder Open House 2018. It is always gratifying to meet people within our community and share with them our stories, our home and the jobs we have supporting and defending our great nation. We are proud to […]

A U.S. Marine Corps. AV8B Harrier lands in front of the crowd during 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 state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In News Update

General Public Entry Via Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit)

Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit) have been reconfigured for outbound traffic only. Please see Admissions Information for details.

Liam Newbury, 5, and Payton Newbury, 8, sons of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Newbury, 732nd Air Mobility Squadron maintenance operations center superintendent, smile 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 open house, JBER opens its gates to the public and hosts multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes Montijo)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In News Update

Cyber Security Topics Briefing by the 59th Signal @ 12:45 p.m. in Hangar 1

Come and listen to SSG Nicole Hicks & SPC William Connor give their Cyber Security Topics briefing in Hangar 1 in 10 minutes.

Senior Airman Aaron Hamiliton, assigned to the 176th Operations Support Squadron, holds his son Isaiah, 6, on his shoulders during 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 state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Don’t forget about our dedicated STEM opportunities where children of all ages can speak with military professionals and interact with an array of STEM focused equipment. From Hydraulic & Robotic Arms to Magnetic Field Slime there is something for everyone. A great opportunity for our children to learn and be inspired. Additional STEM focused technologies […]

Emily Butcher, 4, sits in a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during the 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 multiple performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, JBER Joint Forces Demonstration and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Arctic Thunder Open House 2018 Rumbles Again Today

Good morning Alaska and to all our visitors. Arctic Thunder Open House 2018 final day is going to get underway in a few hours. As a reminder, please check the Admissions Information and Entry Restrictions pages for the latest details. Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit) will open […]

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