• New appointment line coming soon to base hospital

    The 3rd Medical Group staff appreciates the feedback it receives and will continue to look for ways to improve patients' access to care. In addition to a surge in requests for appointments due to the H1N1 flu, an Aug. 26 basewide power outage permanently damaged the computer that supports the

  • Winter weather conditions draw near for Elmendorf

    There is no telling when the Anchorage Bowl will be hit with the next large snowfall. When this does happens, members need to be aware of base procedures during inclement weather. When winter weather makes driving conditions hazardous for Elmendorf drivers, base officials have three options: Mission

  • 3rd MDSS pulls upset over 3rd CES

    The 3rd Medical Support Squadron went into Elmendorf's flag football finals as underdogs, needing two consecutive victories over the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron Sept. 28. Sure enough, after blowing out the 3rd CES in the first game 22-7, they beat them again, but in a much closer game that resulted

  • Allen Army Airfield to save Air Force money, provide tactical training

    Brig. Gen. Charles Foster, 176th Wing commander, and Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander, were on hand Sept. 29 during the ribbon cutting ceremony for Allen Army Airfield, only the seventh assault landing strip in the Air Force, located north of Elmendorf. After four years of planning and

  • Fire prevention and safety

    Once a child touches a hot stove, he learns his lesson: stay away from a hot stove. This cliché doesn't take into account the pain and suffering from burn. The Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week Oct.

  • Elmendorf units complete ANR inspection

    Members supporting the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region mission received the highest readiness rating after a Region Alert Force Evaluation here Sept. 15-17. The 30-person inspector general team from NORAD's headquarters evaluated all supporting elements of the region's

  • IDS offers new program

    Elmendorf's Integrated Delivery System, a group that is responsible for developing and monitoring base-wide outreach and prevention programs, offers a new support program called Healing Empty Arms Through Sharing, which begins Oct. 8. HEARTS, led by Chaplain (Capt.) James Claggett and his wife, Jan,

  • Base medical officials provide flu update

    This flu season may be more severe than usual because of the H1N1 virus in addition to seasonal flu viruses that typically occur. The 3rd Medical Group is working closely with federal, state, and local agencies to best prepare and protect its beneficiaries. Vaccine update: The H1N1 vaccine is