• National Guard soldier salutes Guard’s past in Iditarod

    For the first time, the Alaska Army National Guard is being represented in the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by an Alaska Army National Guardsman. In an effort to celebrate and restore its ties to the Iditarod, the Guard selected Army Staff Sgt. Harry Alexie, Alaska Army National Guard,

  • National Guard partners with Iditarod on drug abuse prevention in schools

    As sled dog racers set out to conquer more than 1,049 miles of the toughest and most stunning terrain known to man, one Alaska Army National Guard Soldier will be attempting to conquer and even tougher force - teaching Alaska's youth and youth across the nation to "Stay on Track" by staying sober

  • HAWC oversees centralized PT testing

    The Pacific Air Forces is taking a new approach to physical training. All PT testing will be centralized through some form as stated in a recent newsletter from Gen. Carrol Chandler, the PACAF commander; Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command; and Executive Director, Pacific Air Combat

  • 8 Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment

    An airman first class from the 3rd Mission Support Group received an Article 15 for drinking in the dorm and underage drinking. The punishment was a suspended reduction to airman; 45 days restriction with 30 days suspended; 45 days extra duty with 15 days suspended; forfeiting $400 pay per month for

  • Deployed Elmendorf SNCO sharpens bow skills

    During lengthy deployments, Airmen find various ways to stay busy and keep active to pass the time while keeping mission focused. Working out, playing video games and participating in morale welfare and recreation activities seem to be most popular for deployers. However, one senior

  • AFSA announces 46th Annual Professional Airmen’s Conference

    The Air Force Sergeants Association's Professional Airmen's Conference takes place Aug. 15-19, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Ga. This annual event brings the AFSA community and Military Conference programs together for professional development opportunities, and to honor the

  • Military shoppers can ‘Fuel Up’ with BX/PX contest

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's largest packaged foods companies, are putting military shoppers in the driver's seat as they give away $20,000 in free fuel, March 13-19. Entry forms for AAFES' ConAgra Foods, Inc. sweepstakes will be available at