• Rugby: A true military sport

    Rugby Union is a sport that could have been invented for military personnel. Its core ethics are raw physical courage, physical fitness, commitment, teamwork, self-discipline and trust. Just like life in the military, not everyone is suited to rugby but for those of you who proudly wear your

  • Final record scan moves AFPC closer to total virtual service

    Blanca Rubio, a contract scanning team leader at the Air Force Personnel Center here, performed an electronic scan of the Air Force's last paper unit personnel record June 3. This was an important digital milestone because it completed the paper conversion to a Web-based, around-the-clock "virtual

  • '7 Summits' climbers scale McKinley

    A team of Air Force mountain climbers have successfully scaled Mount McKinley as part of their quest to climb the highest peak on each of the earth's seven continents. As part of the "USAF 7 Summits Challenge," the group of Air Force officers reached Mount McKinley's summit June 11. According to the

  • Runner conquers 34th annual Arctic Valley Run

    Although 76 runners took on the steep inclines of the 34th Arctic Valley Run Saturday, it was Anchorage runner, Travis Rudge and family member Alex Babos, who were the respective winners of the day's 12.6- and five-mile races. Rudge, a first-time run participant, won the race up Arctic Valley Road

  • Summer fire safety tips for Arctic Warriors

    Dryers For those who are in the process of completing that needed spring cleaning, don't forget to clean your clothes dryers thoroughly. Since the beginning of 2008, Elmendorf has had two dryer fires in family housing. Fortunately, no one was hurt in either fire. -- Do your part in keeping our

  • Enlisted Perspective: Excellence in All We Do

    These are challenging times for the Air Force. This is not the first time our Air Force has faced challenges. Airmen confronted challenges during World War II, such as when the Doolittle Raiders launched their B-25B bombers from a tiny aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean to strike at Tokyo, Japan.

  • AMC stands up first overseas wing

    Air Mobility Command officials will stand up a new wing June 5 as part of its en route structure in the Pacific. The 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, will be the first wing AMC officials have established overseas since the command's formation in 1992. Supporting

  • SECDEF makes Air Force leadership recommendations

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recommended to President Bush his nominations for the top civilian and military leadership positions in the Air Force. Secretary Gates recommended Michael Donley to serve as secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Norton Schwartz to serve as chief of staff. Mr. Donley

  • CSAF: Letter to Airmen

    It has been my highest honor to serve our great country as an Airman for almost 37 years. In peace and in war, I've had the privilege of serving alongside countless outstanding men and women--Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines--who have pledged themselves to our country's defense. I was honored and

  • General Chandler Message: Leadership and Accountability

    MEMORANDUM FOR ALL PACAF PERSONNEL FROM: PACAF/CC 25 E Street, Suite G-214 Hickam AFB HI 96853-5420 SUBJECT: Leadership and Accountability 1. This week, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates nominated Michael Donley to serve as Secretary of the Air Force, and General Norton Schwartz to serve as Air