• 3rd WG awarded AF Outstanding Unit Award for 2009

    Elmendorf's Arctic Warriors have been awarded the Air Force's Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Nov. 2, 2008, to Nov. 1, 2009 .Qualifying members have already been identified and their records have been updated. Members can log into the Virtual MPF to verify their

  • Aircrew flight equipment journeyman ensures safety for others

    An Alaskan Airman ensures the safety of pilots while participating in Cope Tiger in Thailand and Sentry Aloha here this month. Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, Senior Airman Kenny Moylan of the 19th Fighter Squadron takes pride in making sure pilots and incentive fliers are prepared and taken

  • Hospital built to weather natural disasters

    In the Pacific Ring of Fire, it is not uncommon for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to occur. With thousands of earthquakes striking Alaska in 2009 and more than 130 active volcanoes in the state, Anchorage and Elmendorf are continually on alert for some sort of natural hazard. For this reason,

  • Spouse commanders take one two punch

    Success seems to run within the family of two Elmendorf squadron commanders.Elmendorf commanders Lt. Col. Diana Stuart, 3rd Component Maintenance Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Brian Stuart, 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, completed a one two punch for the 2009 Maintenance

  • 19th FS wins 2009 Raytheon Trophy

    The 19th Fighter Squadron recently won the 2009 Raytheon Trophy, which is awarded to the best air-to-air fighter squadron in the Air Force and is a finalist for the David Schilling Award, which is awarded to the most outstanding unit.The 19th Fighter Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

  • Hurts one, affects all

    April is sexual assault awareness month, and this year's theme is "Hurts one, affects all.""We're all affected by sexual assault," said Micaela Boling, Elmendorf's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office's program assistant. Ms. Boling said that the victim isn't the only one hurt by sexual

  • Where weather begins

    Exiting the plane one immediately realizes the importance of weather at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island.This day there was a 40 mph crosswind, driving a steady sheet of ice cold rain and sleet. The island was in Phase II weather which means winds 50 to 70 mph and travel is restricted to the