• Base to implement Reveille, Retreat and Taps

    Beginning August 4, Elmendorf AFB will play Reveille, Retreat, and Taps over the base's Giant Voice system. These time-honored traditions serve as a daily reminder that all of us are in the professions of arms and should pay our appropriate respects to our nation and our fallen. All 3rd Wing

  • Community center changes to better accommodate customers

    If you have not been over to the Arctic Oasis Community Center lately, then you are not aware of new policy changes and variety of equipment available. The community center hosted several focus groups in December to solicit new and innovative ideas to help the 3rd Services Squadron better meet the

  • Fitness center implements changes

    The fitness center has implemented new weekend hours and the swimming pool has a new policy for allowing younger swimmers to swim unattended. As of mid-July, the fitness center is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate shift workers. And, in order to allow maximum

  • AFA chairman visits Elmendorf

    The following is an interview coducted with Bob Largent, the Air Force Association chairman of the board July 16. What is the Air Force Association? Chartered in February 1946, the Air Force Association is actually a year-and-a-half older than the U.S. Air Force. The first 14 months of the Air

  • Eagles wage classic battle with Rich in an all-military final

    With softball season in full swing, the Elmendorf Eagles traveled to Wasilla to compete in the 15th Annual Mugshot Softball Tournament. The Eagles began the tournament with high expectations for success. However; their first game was a major disappointment as they lost 14-4 to their city rival,

  • Raptors set to deploy to Guam

    Six F-22 Raptors from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, are set to deploy to Andersen AFB, Guam, July 18 to Aug. 2. The F-22s, along with associated maintenance and support personnel, will deploy to Guam to participate in the Jungle Shield exercise and conduct Cope Thaw

  • Arctic Warriors receive NJP

    Article 15s: An airman first class from the 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for making a false official statement and conspiracy. The punishment consisted of a reduction to airman, a suspended reduction to airman basic, and 21 days of extra duty. An airman from the 3rd