• JBER questions receive answers

    This is the fifth segment in a series dedicated to answering basic questions about the ongoing merger of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson into Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.These questions were called into the Joint Base Enterprise line: 384-JBER (5237). When calling the Joint Base

  • Comptrollers begin fiscal 2009 close out

    The 3rd Comptroller Squadron is in the early stages of its end-of-year closeout which ends at midnight Sept. 30. Capt. Douglas Bauer, 3rd Comptroller Squadron, is in charge of the 11th Air Force budget. He said the main idea behind the end-of-year closeout is to zero out and have nothing left of

  • H1N1 Flu - How to stay healthy, what to do if you get sick

    People who experience influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea should stay home, unless seeking medical care, and avoid contact with others. People should avoid normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping,

  • 3rd Wing's outstanding performer

    This Week's 3rd Wing outstanding performer is Airman 1st Class Christina Johnson, 3rd Surgical Operations Squadron Women's Health Services Flight. Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. Assigned to Elmendorf AFB since May 2008 Johnson was instrumental in assisting with a high risk delivery for an infant with

  • Elmendorf SNCO earns AF shirt award

    Senior Master Sgt. Rita Felton, 3rd Medical Group first sergeant, was recently named the 2009 U.S. Air Force First Sergeant of the Year. At the time of her award, Felton was the first sergeant for the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron. "My commander, Lieutenant Colonel (Dean) Hartman, called me and said,

  • HVAC team turns on fire

    Elmendorf's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning shop keeps base buildings warm during the winter months. Every year, between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, the HVAC shop turns on the heating systems around the base. However, the dates set for the heat system to be turned on are unpredictable. "I've had

  • Airmen step back as Iraqis take control of mission support

    American Airmen don't run dining facilities for the Iraqi military here. They don't pump fuel and they don't make runs to ammunition storage points. At least not any more. All of these daily tasks that require the utmost attention to detail to supporting mission readiness are handled directly by

  • Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase Aug. 2

    The registration price for the Air Force Marathon, half-marathon and 5K races will increase Aug. 2. Through Aug. 1, registration for the full marathon, which includes wheeled and visually impaired divisions, costs $75, the half-marathon is $60, the 10K is $35 per person and the 5K (also including a

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their educational benefits to family members