• Pacific Air Forces commander focuses on future

    The commander of Pacific Air Forces spoke with national media members to outline his responsibilities during the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16 at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Gen. Gary North discussed his role as the Pacific Air Forces

  • President announces plan to expand fight against H1N1 flu

    President Barack Obama has announced that the United States will continue to act aggressively to stop the global spread of the pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The nation also is prepared to make 10 percent of its H1N1 vaccine supply available to other countries through the World Health

  • CJCS: Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force

    Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends his wishes to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force: Sixty-two years ago, President Truman signed the National Security Act that created a separate service dedicated to protecting America's skies, ready to fly, fight and win

  • Sixth CMSAF Visits Elmendorf

    The sixth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visited here Sept. 10-14 to speak with Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James McCoy was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Airman Leadership School and the NCO Academy graduation Sept. 11th. Additionally, he held an airmen's call on

  • Airman wows with sleight of hand

    'Wow!' "Sweet!" "How did you do that?!", are some remarks a magician from the 3rd Medical Group admissions office hears all the time. No matter whether he's performing in a small conference room or in front of a large crowd for a base function, Senior Airman Adam Rideaux always seems to amaze and

  • UAA ROTC programs pay tribute to 9/11

    Approximately 55 members from the University of Anchorage Alaska Air Force and Army ROTC held a 24-hour flag-run marathon here Sept. 11 in honor of 9/11. Participants started running at 8:46 a.m., the time which the first World Trade Center was struck. Runners ran in groups of two-to-three in

  • Flexibility key to assist federal employees during emergencies

    Flexibility key to assist federal employees during emergencies The Office of Personnel Management director has provided information regarding human resources flexibilities available to assist federal employees during emergencies. Federal departments and agencies must achieve two equally important