• Elmendorf Hazardous Material storage: Cautions for life

    In day-to-day life how many hazardous material items do you come contact with?The number might shock some people. Many items can be categorized as hazardous material especially if the person works on an Air Force flightline.From glue and solvents to petroleum products like gas, oil and other items

  • Another way to staying fit

    Tired of the same old exercise routine day-in-and-day out? Ready for something more rejuvenating? Consider joining the Airmen and civilians that take part in the CrossFit classes that take place during the week inside Elmendorf's Hangar 5. Mrs. Richelle Kemper, who's one of the main volunteers of

  • Saving lives: In the Heat of the moment

    In the events of September 11, 2001 the American people witnessed firsthand the responsibility and importance of firefighters.Whether they're working to keep the aircraft on the flightline safe, training in their firehouse, or demonstrating the importance of fire safety. Elmendorf firefighters are

  • Elementary students taught to save for a rainy day

     Putting money aside for a rainy day might not always be fun, but it's the smart thing to do, and getting children to do this can sometimes be difficult.That's where "It's a Habit" founded by Sam Renick comes in. Residing in California, Mr. Renick has circled the globe, with his pal Sammy the

  • Elmendorf C-17's fly cargo to aid Gulf of Mexico oil spill

    C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes assigned to Elmendorf's 517th Airlift Squadron are transporting oil containment equipment to New Orleans, La., to assist with the clean-up of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.So far, three C-17s and 15 aircrew from the 517th and 249th Airlift Squadrons have