• Game recap: Fight to the finish as playoff continue

    The Coast Guard and the 525th Fighter Squadron battled it out during an intramural playoff basketball game Jan. 14.Both teams came out strong making a high percentage of shots from the start. However, the CG was up 10 points at one point in the first half, but that didn't stop the 525th FS from

  • Select bases to implement new civilian application procedure

    As early as mid-February, the rollout of a civilian hiring test initiative will require current Air Force civilian employees to follow new procedures when applying for jobs at select bases. Air Force civilians who want to apply for jobs at Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Osan Air Base, Korea; or any of the

  • Bringin' it! Arctic Medics begin second month of million push-up challenge

    People face challenges in many different ways. About 450 Arctic Medics have started to face one challenge by accumulating more than 225,600 push-ups in less than a month.The 3rd Medical Group personnel have challenged themselves to do a million push-ups in 100 days."People don't realize how many a

  • 3rd Wing outstanding performer

    Senior Airman Kenneth Moylan, 19th Fighter Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment production supervisor, provided his AFE expertise to five pilots and their F-15s during an off-station launch from Kulis Air National Guard Base. He also accomplished more than 20 F-15 alert AFE quality assurance

  • Aurora military housing utility allowance to change

    Starting January 2010, the utility allowance will be adjusted for all phase I units (Sunflower units on Fairchild Ave., Dallas, Silver Run and Chugach housing areas) metered housing units to reflect a 27 percent increase in electricity and 20 percent decrease in natural gas rates Aurora pays to the

  • Volcano precautions

    Due to recent volcanic activity with Mount Redoubt Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson residents should be aware of what tools to have handy and the precautions to take during an ash fall.There's some good preparatory info for families at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ash/The 3rd Wing weather will be

  • H1N1 vaccine update

    Although occurrences of the H1N1 virus and its media coverage have begun to subside, it doesn't signify the end of the pandemic. Rates of influenza-like illness are still higher than normal across the country. Throughout history influenza pandemics have had multiple waves that have spanned over

  • No need to feel SAD during the winter

    Occasionally feeling depressed is normal. Everyone has days when they feel low, irritable or sad, but these moods usually last a few days and disappear.As the season changes and the days get shorter, some people develop symptoms of depression. Sadness and lack of energy and motivation are not a