• Reflective Belt Wear

    During winter in Alaska, we experience more hours of darkness than our counterparts in the Lower 48 and elsewhere. Because of this, it is more difficult to see one another during the long, cold winter months, especially in unlit parking lots and portions of the flightline. Fortunately, there is an

  • Programming your cell phone today may save a life/career

    Our leadership asks us time and time again to have a plan for when we're going to go out and have a few drinks. However, we continue to have DUIs. Are you aware of some of the options in the Anchorage area to get home safely after you've had a few drinks? One of these options is to use the Off the

  • Mt. Redoubt awareness/preparedness

    To monitor Mount Redoubt's status, please visit http://www.avo.alaska.edu/.To learn more about what you can do to make sure you and your family are prepared for an eruption, please visit http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ash/ and view EAFB Volcano Health Info.The following information is provided by the 3rd

  • Elmendorf completes Polar Force 09-02

    The 3rd Wing finished its 30-hour exercise Jan. 23. The exercise gave servicemembers a chance to apply their training to real-world scenarios, and aided in the wing's preparation for the upcoming operational readiness inspection. The ORI will test the wing's ability to move from a peacetime

  • Elmendorf’s sergeant association

    The Air Force Sergeant Association is a respected professional organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of "the people behind the stripes" for over 47 years. Since May of 1961, AFSA has been "The Voice of the total Air Force Enlisted Force". Currently, AFSA represents the professional and

  • Roll Call- Joint Expeditionary Taskings

    The Air Force provides vital capabilities to the Joint team in support of the Global War on Terror. Part of the missions and capabilities we deliver have until recently fallen into a broad category of tasks designated as "In-Lieu-Of" (ILO). The Department of Defense enacted several changes to Joint

  • Future Arctic Reservist sheds 115 pounds to join the 477th Fighter Group

    Just 11 months ago, Derrick Bell made the first step in a journey that would change his life in more ways than one. The 38-year-old, husband and father of two, shed more than 115 pounds to meet the Air Force Reserve physical standards of enlistment, astounding his recruiter, family and friends. Lt.

  • Soar into Shape kicks off for the 3rd year

    Individuals and families all over Elmendorf are moving past the winter slump by showing their dedication to a healthy lifestyle by participating in Soar into Shape, which kicked off Jan. 12 and will continue for 12 weeks. Soar into Shape began in 2007 as a way to help base personnel fight the urge

  • Extraordinary people maintaining extraordinary locations

    The Arctic winds blow violently off the frigid seas, so hard at times workers can barely see a few feet in front of them; and the temperatures drop to skin-numbing depths. ARCTEC Alaska, the contractor responsible for the Alaska Radar System, has employees assigned to maintain the various radar