"Make it Monday" forum - JBER 101
JBER 101 serves as a fundamental briefing to showcase the unique geographic proximity, organizational structure and warfighting mission of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, or “JBER.”
Col Hansen will explain how this strategically valuable installation plays a critical role in integrating different military branches and tenant units into a shared mission of force projection and homeland defense, highlighting why Anchorage is such an important community partner.
PLUS, a member presentation by Sam Garcia, Anchorage Recovery Center.

Col Dustin H. Hansen is the Commander of the 673d Mission Support Group at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. In this position, Colonel Hansen leads 1,947 personnel, executes a $12M budget, and oversees the execution of a $1B acquisition portfolio to provide agile combat support for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region. In addition to supporting the host 673d Air Base Wing, major mission partners include the 11th Airborne Division, 3rd Wing, the 176th Wing, and 55 additional units. He is responsible for base defense, command and control communications, human resource management, morale, welfare, and recreation, and contracting and procurement capabilities in support of 37K active, reserve, civilian, dependent, and retiree members across a 73K acre installation.
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Date and Time
Monday Jul 14, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AKDT
11:30 am to Noon - Networking
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Fees/Admission
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added for late registrations. Walk-ins are not guaranteed meals or a seat. CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds or credits will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
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