• IG team releases ORI outstanding performers

    The following individuals have been named Operational Readiness Inspection outstanding performers by the Pacific Air Forces inspector general team during the ORI June 1-7.3rd Wing Airman 1st Class Sarah Chapman 3rd Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Christopher A. Bennett Airman Kaitlan Lave

  • Navy SEALS, TF-49 pilots conduct joint training during NE 09

    Thirteen operators from a west-coast based SEAL team performed final checks on their equipment as a one-minute warning bell rang shrilly throughout the hull of the CH-47D "Chinook." After descending steeply, the helicopter's back ramp dropped, and the SEAL team sprinted from the Chinook with their

  • Mechanic keeps the fighter planes flying

    More than 230 aircraft from all four military service are in Alaska flying in support of joint military training exercise Northern Edge. Flying hundreds of hours requires a lot of work from the pilots as well as many support personnel who make sure the aircraft fly safely. Mechanics from the joint

  • Exercise Northern Edge 2009 kicks into high gear

    Exercise Northern Edge 2009 officially kicked off June 15 at numerous locations throughout Alaska, the land of the midnight sun. Participants from all branches of the military are training together in order to hone their tactics, techniques and procedures associated with defensive counter-air,

  • Elmendorf receives excellent ORI rating

    After seven days of responding to scenarios including evacuations, fires, riots, hazardous material, missile attacks and offensive airstrikes, the 3rd Wing received an overall excellent rating during the 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection June 1-7. The inspection allowed the Pacific Air Forces

  • Comedian tackles abuse

    Comedian Bernie McGrenahan visited here June 16 as a stop on his "Happy Hour" tour. McGrenahan has been making his way around the world visiting a multitude of military installations to talk about the risk of alcohol and drug abuse, sexual assault and harassment, and suicide prevention in a comedic