• Operations group validates new capability

    The 3rd Operations Group validated their air-to-air gunnery capability April 7, by performing their first live fire gunnery mission over a range in Alaska. "Our fighter pilots are required to have two live fire training missions a year," said Lt. Col. Terry Scott, 3rd Operations Group deputy

  • Elmendorf chaplain helps make a difference

    As the final rotation of the 732nd Air Expeditionary Group chaplain office draws to a close, the two-person team went on a final mission to neighboring forward operating bases around Baghdad International Airport.Although the purpose of this last trip was to provide pastoral care and help facilitate

  • Elmendorf wins CINC Installation Excellence Award

    The anticipation is over. After nearly two months since Elmendorf was visited by a team of inspectors for the 2010 Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, they have been announced as the best installation in the Air Force.After being selected as a finalist along with Dover

  • 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