• 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

  • Drug Demand Reduction Program: Don’t play Russian roulette with your career

    Using illegal drugs is an effective way to end your Air Force career.Kenneth White, the Elmendorf Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager, said the Air Force has a zero tolerance policy in place for people who abuse drugs. In his 10 years working in the base drug program, he has seen many careers

  • Arctic Medics complete million push-up challenge

    In about three and a half months, 425 Arctic Medics have accumulated more than one million push-ups to reach a unit goal.In an effort to improve PT scores and build camaraderie, 3rd Medical Group leadership posed the 100-day million push-up challenge, and medics began logging their progress Dec.

  • Commander flies C-17

    Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander and F-22 Raptor pilot, was behind the controls of a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time March 26, flying with the 517th Airlift Squadron here. "It's an honor to be able to fly with the premier airlift squadron in the Pacific and see the awesome

  • Housing information

    If you are looking to rent or buy a home, you can visit the Automated Housing Referral Network at www.AHRN.com to find housing. The AHRN is sponsored by the Department of Defense, and includes available community rentals, military housing, shared rentals, temporary lodging and military for sale by