• TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program Contract Awarded

    The Department of Defense awarded the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) contract to United Concordia Companies, Inc. of Harrisburg, Pa., effective Sept. 26. The contract provides for premium-free dental healthcare services to Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs) referred from military Dental

  • Airman's Attic, Bargain Shop benefit base

    The Airman's Attic and Bargain shop have been doing beneficial things for this base for many years and have provided many opportunities for Air Force members. Net proceeds from sales at the Bargain Shop improve the quality of life on base and the Anchorage community through the charitable efforts of

  • Spouse forums, GI Mail alternatives still available online

    With the transition to the new Air Force Community Web site, www.afcommunity.af.mil, on Oct. 1, alternatives to the GI Mail service and Air Force Spouse forums and discussion boards previously available on the former "Air Force Crossroads" Web site are available on the Air Force Portal and

  • New battle gear improves capabilities for combat Airmen

    Battlefield Airmen will soon receive a new equipment item that will improve their ability to execute their combat duties. The new airman battle system-ground is a tactical ensemble, or equipment item, for Airmen who perform their mission outside the wire in close coordination with ground forces. "It

  • Policy changes benefit Airmen deploying for 365 days

    Effective Oct. 1, Air Force officials here will implement policy changes to improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen receive adequate notification prior to deployment. The new policy sets the deployment "accept or decline" option at three calendar days, streamlines the

  • Military installation becomes learning academy, benefit hundreds

    Normally, when a community is in the area of a military installation that gets listed on the Base Realignment and Closure list, it does not bode well for many involved. In a ceremonial exchange of ownership Tuesday, the Air Force, through the 611th Air Support Group, which is responsible for the

  • Repairs, maintenance improve safety of base runway

    Elmendorf's East/West Runway reopened Sept. 16 after 70 days of repairs and maintenance aimed at improving the safety of the airfield. The runway repair - which began July 7 - was completed in two phases. Phase I was from July 7 to Aug. 26, and Phase II lasting from Aug. 27 to Sept. 15. The runway