Iditarod dining facility reopens to JBER personnel

(From left) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Veronica Hoskinson, 673d Force Support Squadron commander, Airman 1st Class Adeline Amidon, a food service apprentice assigned to the 673d FSS, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Brandy, 673d FSS senior enlisted leader, cut a ribbon symbolizing an improved Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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Senior leaders of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, attend the Iditarod Dining Facility reopening ceremony May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Hansen, 673d Mission Support Group commander, speaks about the recent Iditarod Dining Facility renovation project at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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(From left) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Veronica Hoskinson, 673d Force Support Squadron commander, Airman 1st Class Adeline Amidon, a food service apprentice assigned to the 673d FSS, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Brandy, 673d FSS senior enlisted leader, cut a ribbon symbolizing an improved Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Hansen, 673d Mission Support Group commander, and Airman Adrian Bruner, a food service apprentice assigned to the 673d Force Support Squadron, cut a cake celebrating an improved Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Hansen, 673d Mission Support Group commander, and Airman Adrian Bruner, a food service apprentice assigned to the 673d Force Support Squadron, cut a cake celebrating an improved Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Linnda Lopez Gonzabay, a food service apprentice, and Sarah Lamberth, Executive Chef assigned to the 673d Force Support Squadron, prepare to serve food Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson personnel during the reopening ceremony of the Iditarod Dining Facility at JBER, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Martin, storeroom noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the 673d Force Support Squadron, leads senior leaders of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on a tour of the renovated Iditarod Dining Facility, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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Senior leaders of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, sample new food items during the reopening ceremony of the Iditarod Dining Facility at JBER, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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Senior leaders of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, view a newly installed grease trap at the Iditarod Dining Facility, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)

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Iditarod dining facility reopens to JBER personnel

Published May 7, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- (From left) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Veronica Hoskinson, 673d Force Support Squadron commander, Airman 1st Class Adeline Amidon, a food service apprentice assigned to the 673d FSS, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Brandy, 673d FSS senior enlisted leader, cut a ribbon symbolizing an improved Iditarod Dining Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5. During its temporary closure, the renovation project concentrated on replacing and upgrading kitchen operations including drainage, flooring and piping, as well as installing new counters and cabinets in the serving area to ensure the continued provision of quality meals for JBER personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez)