• Dog of war comes to RED FLAG, boosts morale

    It's the image that resonates with the 525th Fighter Squadron from Elmendorf, Alaska: a beat-up yet hearty tan and white English bulldog on a blue and grey unit patch--but the mascot this squadron brought here with them to RED FLAG 09-2 can sit, roll over and even "shake, shake, shake" on

  • Elmendorf prepares for possible Mt. Redoubt eruption

    With the threat of an eruption at Mount Redoubt, located 106 miles southwest of Anchorage, people throughout Elmendorf AFB are preparing for the possibility of volcanic ash fall. Preparations began after the Alaska Volcano Observatory and the U.S. Geologic Survey issued a volcanic activity notice

  • Alaska adds additional penalties for DUIs

    Alaska has joined the growing trend of states across the country levying additional penalties to deter driving under the influence. The legislature recently passed a law which now requires drivers with a DUI conviction or who refuse a breathalyzer test to install ignition interlocks on their

  • 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