• 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

  • Base officials emphasize delayed reporting procedures

    There is no telling when the Anchorage Bowl will be hit with the next large snowfall. When this does happen again, members need to be aware of base procedures during inclement weather. When winter weather makes driving conditions hazardous for Elmendorf drivers, base officials have three options:

  • Fitness center shines with 5-star rating

    The fitness center here recently earned a "five-star rating" for its programs in 2008, placing it among the top facilities in the Air Force. Part of the Air Force Services Agency's annual Five Star Fitness Center Recognition Program, the five-star rating is recognition and acknowledgement for bases

  • Elmendorf partners with local police departments, high school

    A bomb threat to Wasilla High School Jan. 8 created a unique opportunity for Elmendorf to partner with the community. Once the school reported the threat, the Elmendorf AFB was called in to help. "This is the first time we've engaged with the military in a bomb-type threat situation," said Angella

  • Arctic Warriors receive NJP

    Article 15s: An airman first class from the 3rd Mission Support Group received a vacation action for failing to go at the time prescribed. The punishment consisted of a reduction to airman. An airman first class from the 3rd Maintenance Group received an Article 15 for failing to go at the time

  • 57 Arctic Warriors graduate ALS

    The following senior airmen (unless otherwise indicated) graduated Airman Leadership School Dec. 18: John L. Levitow Award: Justin Klein 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Leadership Award: Corey Babcock 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron Academic Achievement Award: Aaron Waldo 3rd Security Forces

  • 42 Arctic Warriors graduate from NCOA

    The following technical sergeants graduated from the non-commissioned officer academy Dec. 18: John L. Levitow Award: Brenda Barnhart 18th Wing Commandant's Award: John Shaffer 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Academic Achievement Award: David Strunk 477th Maintenance Squadron Distinguished Graduate