VAP announces ‘Armed Forces Voters Week’ Published Aug. 19, 2008 ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- On Nov. 4, the United States will choose a new president, 34 U.S. Senators, 435 U.S. Representatives, 13 state governors and thousands of local offices and state referenda. Armed Forces Voters Week is Aug. 31 through Sept. 7. This week-long event is a great opportunity for anyone to register and request absentee ballots from your state. The Elmendorf Voting Assistance Program will have voting assistance centers in the joint military mall, the fitness center and the 3rd Medical Group hospital to assist anyone who needs information and assistance in registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. In addition, if you don't need personal assistance or do not have the time to visit one of our assistance centers next week, the federal voting assistance program has updated and revised their website so anyone can go to their website and obtain information about their state and register to vote and request their absentee ballot online. The Elmendorf AFB Voting Assistance program has voting assistance counselors in every unit on base. They are trained to help you find the answers you need to ensure you are registered and are able to cast your ballot. For more information, visit www.fvap.gov and click on the item that you need and you will be assisted through the entire process.