Members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson honor
Members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson honor guard present the colors during the open ceremonies of Arctic Thunder Open House July 25. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-R... More
A young boy smiles from the cockpit of an Alaska Army
A young boy 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, 2... More
Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Dave Proehl, Alaska National
Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Dave Proehl, Alaska National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, stands in the turret of an Alaska Territorial Cavalry (Motorized) M8 Greyhound armored vehicle July 27, 2014, during JBE... More
Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets read phamphlets
Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets read phamphlets handed out by Blue Angels Number 3, Lieutenant Lance Benson during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richards... More
Aviations Structural Maintenance Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Strickl...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Jul. 29, 2016) Aviation Structural Maintenance Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Stricklin adresses questions by the Alaska Military Youth Academy cadets during the Arctic Thunder Open House. Thi... More
Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, answers questio...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Jul. 29, 2016) Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, answers questions for Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event host... More
Marcus Paine flies over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Marcus Paine flies over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline in his PT-17 Stearman during Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. Paine is a native Alaskan and pilot of more than 20 years. (U.S. Air... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Lead Solo Lt...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Jul. 30, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Lead Solo Lt. Ryan Chamberlain prepares to exit his jet and finish the team's ground performance at the Arctic Thunder... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
Crowds look at aircraft and military statics during
Crowds look at aircraft and military statics during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-d... More
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem at the opening ceremony during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is hi... More
A crowd watches the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
A crowd watches the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team perform during Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30. The event features more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include... More
People in the crowd take photos as aerobic pilots weave
People in the crowd take photos as aerobic pilots weave their way through stunts during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and ... 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
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Diamond pilo...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Jul. 31, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Diamond pilots perform an Echelon Parade pass at the Arctic Thunder Open House. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perfo... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Lead Solo Lt...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Jul. 31, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Lead Solo Lt. Ryan Chamberlain takes off at the Arctic Thunder Open House. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 56... More
160731-F-UE455-058 Larry Strain, Arctic Thunder Open
160731-F-UE455-058 Larry Strain, Arctic Thunder Open House narrator, describes aerial acrobatics during the opening ceremony of ATOH, July 31. Strain, the principal announcer, spent 15 years as a TV news anchor... More
Arctic Thunder Open House
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host their biannual Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30 and July 1, 2018. This year's headline act is the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. This is a possible cover illustration ... More
2018 Arctic Thunder Open House
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host their biannual Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30 and July 1, 2018. This year's headline act is the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. This is a possible cover illustration f... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, opened the gates early for families with disabled and special needs children allowing them a sneak peek at the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012. The events inc... 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
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
Paul Williams stands with his 1945 Willys MB jeep July
Paul Williams stands with his 1945 Willys MB jeep July 26, 2014, during JBER's Arctic Thunder Open House. The MB is a replica of the jeep driven by Williams' father, Army Cpl. Francis Williams, during the Battl... More
Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels,
Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, answers questions for Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
Emma Marley, daughter of Air Force Chaplain (Capt.)
Emma Marley, daughter of Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Derek Marley, climbs into a B-52 Stratofortress during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elme... More
Marcus Paine flies over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Marcus Paine flies over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline in his PT-17 Stearman during Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. Paine is a native Alaskan and pilot of more than 20 years. (U.S. Air... More
A service member glides to the ground with a POW/MIA
A service member glides to the ground with a POW/MIA flag in tow during the opening ceremonies of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. This biennial event hos... More
Army Sgt. Jessica Earhart, vocalist, and Spc. Victor
Army Sgt. Jessica Earhart, vocalist, and Spc. Victor Nichols, pianist, with the 9th Army Band Vernal Equinox, perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30.The 9th Army Band will be having performances ... More
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy Williams waves to the crowd
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tommy Williams waves to the crowd on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline in his P-51 Mustang during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the l... More
Blue, the 525th Fighter Squadron mascot, helps Air
Blue, the 525th Fighter Squadron mascot, helps Air Force Capt. Chris Richardson, 525 FS pilot, set up the squadron booster club tent, during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31.The event features more than 40 ke... More
Spc. Luke Andrews and Army Sgt. Christopher Ramos,
Spc. Luke Andrews and Army Sgt. Christopher Ramos, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, prepare for a combatives demonstration in Hangar 3, during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30. Joint Base E... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, opened the gates early for families with special needs and disabled children allowing them a sneak peek at the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012. The events inc... More
Alaska Army National Guardsman Chief Warrant Officer
Alaska Army National Guardsman Chief Warrant Officer Stefanie Hall, a pilot with B Company, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, helps a young girl out of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Arctic Thun... More
Paul Coté, Anchorage Scale Modeling Club member, sits
Paul Coté, Anchorage Scale Modeling Club member, sits behind a collection of scale armored vehicles July 26, 2014, during JBER's Arctic Thunder Open House. The Arctic Thunder Open House features more than 40 Ai... More
Mass Communications Specialist Dominick Cremeans laughs
Mass Communications Specialist Dominick Cremeans laughs with an Alaska Military Youth Academy employee during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... More
A Team Rocket pilot looks at the crowd as he lands
A Team Rocket pilot looks at the crowd as he lands his F1 Rocket on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. Team Rocket has flown in a tight, two-ship for... More
Crowds watch the Joint Forces Demonstration during
Crowds watch the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House. JBER will open the doors to the public, showcasing more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces,... More
Larry Strain kicks off the first day of Arctic Thunder
Larry Strain kicks off the first day of Arctic Thunder Open House as the announcer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day eve... More
A member of the 673d Security Forces Squadron answers
A member of the 673d Security Forces Squadron answers a question as people wait to be cleared to enter Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30. The 673d SFS utilized augmentees to ... More
A service member glides to the ground with an American
A service member glides to the ground with an American flag in tow during the opening ceremonies of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. This biennial event h... More
Gary Ward, an aerobic pilot, peforms a knife edge during
Gary Ward, an aerobic pilot, peforms a knife edge during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demon... More
Ashlea Riley helps her daughter Peyton play the basketball
Ashlea Riley helps her daughter Peyton play the basketball toss in Hangar 3, during the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30. The event features more than 40 key performers and ... More
Tech Sgt. Patricia Hickman, 3rd Operations Support
Tech Sgt. Patricia Hickman, 3rd Operations Support Squadron deputy airfield manager, stands at attention during the national anthem as the United States flag is parachuted to the ground at Arctic Thunder Open H... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, opened the gates early for families with special needs and disabled children allowing them a sneak peek at the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012. The events inc... More
Bailee Gibson, a resident of Joint Base
Bailee Gibson, a resident of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, smiles after fastening her seatbelt in an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House bienni... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. William Hartley, 3rd Air Support
Air Force Staff Sgt. William Hartley, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, stands with a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle July 26, 2014, during JBER's Arctic Thunder Ope... More
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Barrett, 3rd Battalion, 509th
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Barrett, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment, watches planes perform aerial acrobatics with his wife Laurel and his children Kelsey, Lilly and Tristian during Arctic Thunder Open House... More
Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels,
Lt. Lance Benson, left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, answers questions for Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard... More
Crowds watch the Joint Forces Demonstration during
Crowds watch the Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House. JBER will open the doors to the public, showcasing more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces,... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
A United States Coast Guard representative drives a
A United States Coast Guard representative drives a remote-controlled ship around Hangar1 during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. Representatives of all branches of the United States military were repr... More
Gary Ward, an Aerobic pilot, waves to the crowd as
Gary Ward, an Aerobic pilot, waves to the crowd as he taxis down the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline during Arctic Thunder Open House July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest mul... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Haugh, 6 Air Refueling
Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Haugh, 6 Air Refueling Squadron, watches Arctic Thunder Open House attendees board a KC-10 Extender on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30. The event features more than 40 key p... More
Spc. Victor Nichols, a pianist with the 9th Army Band’s
Spc. Victor Nichols, a pianist with the 9th Army Band’s Vernal Equinox, plays during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opened its doors to the public, showcasing more than ... More
Viper Airshows and Gary Ward fly by eachother above
Viper Airshows and Gary Ward fly by eachother above the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline as part of the opening ceremony for Arctic Thunder Open Houose July 31, 2016. ATOH featured several aerobatic p... More
Daniel Miller and his son Daniel Miller Jr. take a
Daniel Miller and his son Daniel Miller Jr. take a nap in front of an Australian Royal Air Force E-7A Wedgetail at the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The Wedgetail ... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
On July 27, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, opened the gates early for families with special needs and disabled children allowing them a sneak peek at the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012. The events inc... More
Bailee Gibson, a resident of Joint Base
Bailee Gibson, a resident of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, smiles from the cockpit of an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hos... More
Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas Fedesna, Air Force Lt. Col.
Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas Fedesna, Air Force Lt. Col. John Niakaros and Senior Master Sgt. Steven Martinez, stand with a 433rd Wing C-5 Galaxy July 26, 2014, during JBER's Arctic Thunder Open House. The mission ... More
Aviations Structural Maintenance Petty Officer 1st
Aviations Structural Maintenance Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Stricklin adresses questions by the Alaska Military Youth Academy cadets during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint ... More
Hunter Miller plays with a remote-controlled United
Hunter Miller plays with a remote-controlled United States Coast Guard boat in Hangar 1 during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. Miller and his family were visiting the base as a rare opportunity for th... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
Crowds look at aircraft and military statics during
Crowds look at aircraft and military statics during Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-d... More
Spectators check out a 22d Airlift Squadron C-5 Galaxy
Spectators check out a 22d Airlift Squadron C-5 Galaxy during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. During ATOH, static displays of dozens of different aircraft are lined up on the flightline as thousands o... More
Army Staff Sgt. Antwan McArthur, a drummer with the
Army Staff Sgt. Antwan McArthur, a drummer with the 9th Army Band’s Vernal Equinox, plays during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opened its doors to the public, showcasin... More
R160730-F-UE455-147Army Sgt. Bryan Williams and Sgt.
R160730-F-UE455-147Army Sgt. Bryan Williams and Sgt. Christopher Ramos, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, demonstrate combatives in Hangar 3, during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30. Combati... More
The Navy's Blue Angels stand at parade rest in front
The Navy's Blue Angels stand at parade rest in front of their aircraft on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline during Arctic Thunder Open House July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the la... More
A mother and child exit a C-130H Hercules static display
A mother and child exit a C-130H Hercules static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The aircraft operates throughout the Air Force fulfilling a wide ... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
Tucker Daniel, left, and Joshua Unruh, right, watch
Tucker Daniel, left, and Joshua Unruh, right, watch while "AIRSHOW" is written during the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012, July 27. The events included an all-star lineup, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir... More
A young boy smiles from the cockpit of an Alaska Army
A young boy 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, 2... More
An Alaska Military Youth Academy cadet draws a picture
An Alaska Military Youth Academy cadet draws a picture of a Blue Angel F-18 Hornet during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically th... More
Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Allen, 2nd Battalion, 377th
Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Allen, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Field Regiment, helps Susan DeDionisio take a picture with "Courage the Teddy Bear" during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Famil... More
Hunter Miller plays with a remote-controlled United
Hunter Miller plays with a remote-controlled United States Coast Guard boat in Hangar 1 during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. Miller and his family were visiting the base as a rare opportunity for th... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ching Jen, a 673d Security Forces
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ching Jen, a 673d Security Forces Squadron augmentee from the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, searches a woman's purse as she enters Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
Sammy McInturff, 4, son of Air Force 1st Lt. Robert
Sammy McInturff, 4, son of Air Force 1st Lt. Robert "Easy" McInturff, a pilot with the 90th Fighter Squadron, plays on a phone as his parents man the booth during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. This... More
People in the crowd take photos as aerobic pilots weave
People in the crowd take photos as aerobic pilots weave their way through stunts during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and ... More
Spc. Ian Parson, a musician with the 9th Army Band’s
Spc. Ian Parson, a musician with the 9th Army Band’s Vernal Equinox, plays the saxophone during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opened its doors to the public, showcasing... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... 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
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
Dozens of food vendors line up along the Joint Base
Dozens of food vendors line up along the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. For two days, this military flightline is transformed into a local festival a... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
A family walks past an AH-64 Apache during the Arctic
A family walks past an AH-64 Apache during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29. JBER will open the doors to the public, showcasing more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include the... More
Spectators laugh as they watch the airshow during Arctic
Spectators laugh as they watch the airshow during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in th... More
The Navy's Blue Angels go through pre-flight checks
The Navy's Blue Angels go through pre-flight checks on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline, during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day e... More
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder
Creech Airmen participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House June 29-July 1, 2018 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Teams made up of MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers and support personnel travel to... More
Visitors from around Alaska came to Joint Base
Visitors from around Alaska came to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to enjoy the performances and displays available during the Arctic Thunder Open House 2012, July 27-29. The events included an all-st... More
Alaska Army Guardsman Sgt. Daniel Adrian, a UH-60 Black
Alaska Army Guardsman Sgt. Daniel Adrian, a UH-60 Black Hawk repairer with D Company, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, explains to a young girl what buttons she’s pushing during the Arctic Thunder Open H... More
Dozens of food vendors line up along the Joint Base
Dozens of food vendors line up along the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. For two days, this military flightline is transformed into a local festival a... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is histo... More
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off
The first day of Arctic Thunder Open House kicks off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30. This biennial event hosted by JBER is historically the largest two-day event in the state and one of the... More
Riley Gustafson, 5, grandson of U.S. Air Force retired
Riley Gustafson, 5, grandson of U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. James Barnett, points at an aerobatic pilot in the sky during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 31, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint ... More
The Navy's Blue Angels take off the Joint Base
The Navy's Blue Angels take off the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline to begin their demonstration during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-... More