• Hands-free devices and seat belts required for Elmendorf motorists

    There are specific rules in place at Elmendorf Air Force Base and throughout the Department of Defense that prohibit motor vehicle operators from using their cell phones, which includes texting, without the use of a hands-free device as well other rules for using seat belts. Hands-free devices are

  • Flying operations begin at Cope Tiger 2010

    Cope Tiger 2010 flying operations began March 1, at Korat and Udon Thani Royal Thai Air Force Bases in Thailand.Approximately 500 total force Airmen, along with members from the Royal Thai Air Force and Army, as well as the Republic of Singapore air force, are participating in the exercise March 1

  • Club opens doors for interested archers

    Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world dating back to as early as 5,000 B.C. Originally used in hunting more recently many archers view it as a competitive sport.The Black Sheep Bowmen Archery Club will host Archery 101 classes in building 7271 on Gibson Ave., starting March 13. Interested

  • Thumb drives still banned

    Although new guidelines from the U.S. Strategic Command allow service members to use thumb drives and other sources of flash media, these rules do not change current Air Force and Elmendorf restrictions on their use. "The new policy requires a restrictive process be put in place to authorize thumb

  • Blacksmiths of the new age

    Throughout the history of armed conflict the blacksmith has had an important role. In today's military the role of the blacksmith is often played by those in the Metals Technology career field."We're today's blacksmiths," said Staff Sgt. Frank Ruckel, 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, metals

  • Elmendorf children lend a helping hand

    Approximately 1,000 pounds of paper, 3,000 pencils, 2,000 pens, 2,600 pieces of chalk and an abundant supply of other school supplies were sent out Feb. 26 to Camp Penich, Afghanistan. Once the supplies arrive they will then be hand delivered by the soldiers of the C Company 2nd Battalion, 503rd

  • American Red Cross office moves

    In an effort to better serve the JBER Community, the American Red Cross office has moved from the People Center to the Elmendorf Hospital. Their new office is located on the 2nd floor, across from the Optometry/Ophthalmology Clinic. The phone number is still 552-5253.The American Red Cross provides

  • Elmendorf to participate in new dining program

    Airmen at six bases, including Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, may soon see changes to their dining venues and food and beverage options bringing greater quality and variety, Air Force services officials said recently.The pilot program of the Air Force Services Agency's Food Transformation

  • Command chief returns to arctic

    Chief Master Sgt. Rob Tappana, Air Education and Training Command command chief master sergeant and former 3rd Wing command chief master sergeant, returned to the arctic tundra Feb. 16-17."I love it here," Tappana said. "It's a great mission; it's great people, and it's a beautiful environment."