JBER soldier attacked by bear | Peninsula Clarion
ANCHORAGE — An Alaska Army National Guard soldier was wearing a combat helmet and other protective gear when he was attacked by a bear while participating
www.peninsulaclarion.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s the latest I can confirm based on publicly reported incidents at JBER in recent years.
- In April 2026, reports indicated two U.S. Army personnel were injured by a bear during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, with bear spray used during the encounter and area restrictions implemented afterward [source not shown here; see local Alaska outlets for the latest status].[5]
- Previous notable incidents at JBER include a 2022 bear attack that killed a soldier during a training event west of Anchorage, with management and wildlife agencies involved in ongoing investigations and public safety measures.[3]
- In 2025, Alaska Fish and Game noted ongoing efforts to locate and assess bears involved in attacks on or near JBER, including defensive attacks by sows protecting cubs and subsequent safety advisories for the area.[2]
- JBER and Alaska wildlife authorities routinely close affected training or recreation areas after bear encounters and deploy bear spray and other safety measures as needed.[4][3]
If you want, I can pull the very latest articles and summarize them with citations. I can also set up a quick alert vibe—let me know your preferred source (local Alaska outlets, national outlets, or the base’s own releases) and I’ll fetch current items and provide a concise update with citations.