Elmendorf Air Force Base, Military Base

Twenty-four F-22 Raptors from 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group, a C-17 Globemaster III and an E-3 Sentry participate in a close formation taxi, known as an Elephant Walk, March 26, 2019, during a Polar Force exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This two-week exercise gives squadrons an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to forward deploy and deliver overwhelming combat power. (Photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Jasper)

Elmendorf Air Force Base is located in the south central part of Alaska.

The beautiful and diverse city of Anchorage, Alaska is immediately outside the base. This part of Alaska is sometimes referred to as "The Banana Belt" of Alaska.

The 673rd Wing is JBER's host unit. As the largest and principle unit within the 11th AF, the 3rd Wing is tasked with providing air defense and air superiority in Alaska, as well as supporting Pacific Air Forces during contingencies in the Pacific Command area of responsibility.

Elmendorf Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1940 – 2010, 2010 – present (as Joint Base)
Controlled by: US Air Force
Current Commander: Colonel Lisa Mabbutt
Garrison: 673rd Air Base Wing
Base Occupants: Pacific Air Forces, 673d Air Base Wing, 381st Intelligence Squadron, 3rd Wing
Open to the Public: No