• 'Did you know': MPF releases tips for winter wear

    Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, applies to all active-duty Air Force members, members of the United States Air Force Reserve and members of the Air National Guard. It directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards and decorations. It describes

  • Halloween safety precautions on Elmendorf

    This year's trick-or-treat hours will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Drivers are reminded the speed limit in residential areas is 15 MPH; be especially cautious for children while driving. Here are some precautions that will help to make Halloween a fun and safe experience: 1. Ensure your children have

  • Marines experience arctic survival, help local community

    Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point in North America, was the location of the D Company-Antiterrorism Battalion 4th Marine Division arctic survival training. During their most recent trip to Barrow Sept. 22-Oct. 3, 14 members of company tackled several community service projects before taking on

  • In shape moms

    Many moms find themselves wondering "will I ever get my body back after having a baby?" A couple of new moms here are determined to reach their goals and are doing a admirable job. Different diets work for different people but basically they all are all based around the same idea. Tiffany Wickes,

  • 962nd wins 2008 football championship

    The 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron soared past the 381st Intelligence Squadron 15-12, for the Elmendorf Air Force Base flag football championship held here Oct. 9. In order for the 962nd to win the championship, they needed to beat the undefeated 381st twice. In the first game, the 381st, lead

  • PACAF unit wins turkey shoot competition

    Misawa Airmen shot their way to the top, winning the award for best fighter squadron and wing during a "virtual" air combat exercise flown from simulator cockpits around the globe Sept. 22-26. The Air Combat Command-sponsored Turkey Shoot pitted fighter pilots from throughout the combat air forces

  • Hospital highlights International Infection Prevention Week

    The 3rd Medical Group Hospital will join other hospitals around Alaska and the U.S. by highlighting infection prevention as part of National Infection Prevention Week Sunday through Oct. 25. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the third week in October as National Infection Prevention Week

  • Protect Our Patients' kicks off

    The 3rd Medical Group DoD/VA Joint Venture Hospital joined a nationwide initiative designed to inform hospital patients and visitors about their role in infection prevention. The hospital launched the "Protect Our Patients" campaign April 25, 2008. Hospital visitors will notice "Protect Our