• 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

  • Orienteering

    Like mind games and itching for something to do outside in this nice Alaskan weather? Then orienteering might be a good option. Orienteering is a recreational activity more commonly known as land navigation. The Arctic Orienteering Club held one of their traditional meets on Elmendorf May

  • New upgrades make for a nicer auto shop

    Recently the Auto Hobby Shop here, located on 11th Street across from the Kashim Club, has made some nice upgrades. After receiving some money from their end-of-year fund last year, the auto shop invested in some new completely outfitted tool boxes, which includes some power tools and air ratchets.

  • Having problems getting doctor appointments?

    Some Elmendorf Air Force Base Airmen and their families are having trouble getting appointments at the 3rd Medical Group because they are not correctly enrolled in TRICARE. "This sometimes happens when Soldiers head into harm's way and their families move, or when military children from around the

  • Calf season

    The calves are coming, the calves are coming ... With the snow gone and temperatures pushing the 70s, it's a sure sign that moose are about to start giving birth and moose calves will be showing up around base, primarily in housing areas. The actual peak in calving is around May 20 according studies

  • Aviation trade show features F-22A, other aircraft

    An F-22A Raptor from here was among the more than 60 aircraft on display at the 12th Annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show & Conference at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, May 2-3. The Raptor, along with a C-17, C-130H, HC-130 and an HH-60 Pave Hawk from Alaska

  • Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley have announced the Airman selected to be the service's next enlisted leader. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Roy will become the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an appointment