Understanding Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: A Military Transformation
Background of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson have played critical roles in the United States military’s operations, particularly in Alaska, before their merger into Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in 2010. Elmendorf Air Force Base, established in 1940, initially served as a key site for air defense … Read more