• Logistical challenges at the Last Frontier

    Alaska, our 49th state, derives from the Aleut word meaning "great land." It has been called the "Last Frontier" by its early pioneers because of the abundance of opportunities it offers to gold seekers, oil companies and other entrepreneurs and tourists with an appetite for adventure. Its

  • AF selects 83 Arctic Warriors for promotion to master sergeant

    Air Force officials selected 5,604 of 22,748 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.64 percent May 14. The average score for those selected was 340.41, with an average time in grade and time in service of 4.45 and 16.40 years respectively. The

  • CSAF reflects on importance of PACAF

    The chief of staff of the Air Force wrapped up a week-long, four-base tour of Pacific Air Forces here May 13 on his first visit to the region since becoming the nation's top-ranking uniformed Airman last August. Gen. Norton Schwartz said the United States has a vested interest in the Asia-Pacific

  • Air Force officials standardize informal uniform

     As a result of the 96th Air Force Uniform Board, a standardized informal uniform is now authorized for wear. The informal uniform will be mandatory for wear by all applicable Air Force personnel starting Jan. 1, 2011. The Air Force Chief of Staff directed review of the informal uniform to help

  • President issues Armed Forces Day proclamation

     President Barack Obama signed and issued a proclamation May 14 designating May 16 as Armed Forces Day. Here is the presidential proclamation: On Armed Forces Day, 1961, President Kennedy connected civic engagement and our nation's security. He stated, "The strength of our armed forces rests not

  • Biden announces housing assistance program expansion

    Vice President Joe Biden May 14 announced the Defense Department's plan to expand its housing assistance program with $555 million devoted to servicemembers forced to sell their homes at a loss due to the country's struggling housing market. The financial support comes from President Barack Obama's

  • Boniface Gate closure

    The Boniface Gate will be closed to out-bound traffic from June 8 to July 19 due to crash beam installation. Patrons will be required to exit through alternate gates during this time. For more information, call Staff Sgt. John Clements at 227-7628 or Hazim Yunis at 552-3079.

  • Honoring the legacy of heroes

    For all of us in uniform and those who support our great nation as part of our Air Force team, Memorial Day is a special holiday. Memorial Day observances began following the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. This day was dedicated to honoring those who had died during the Civil War.

  • Picking up the pieces

    Everyone who works on or near the flightline knows all about foreign object damage checks. FOD can stand for foreign object danger, or foreign object debris. FOD is a common element on flightlines, and poses a serious threat to aircraft and ground vehicles. "Each squadron is required to do FOD

  • Crafty people

    Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is home to a multitude of talented artist. Whether their talents are drawing, painting, sculpting or photographing, the Arts and Crafts Hobby Center has something for everyone to enjoy. The Arts and Crafts Hobby Center, located on 11th street across from the Kashim