• Secretary delays global wing organizational structure

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley directed the delay of the global wing organizational structure implementation July 2. The global wing structure is designed to realign fighter, bomber and rescue aircraft maintenance units into flying squadrons. The initiative would also rename all

  • ANG holds ground-breaking ceremony

    The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing held an historic ground-breaking ceremony June 30 on Elmendorf AFB signifying the move of Air National Guard assets from Kulis Air National Guard Base to Elmendorf by 2011. "This is a great day in the history of Alaska," said Maj. Gen. Craig Campbell,

  • Base closes runway for summer repairs

    On July 7, the main runway here will close until Aug. 26 while it gets necessary maintenance and repairs. This closure will affect base flying operations, and areas of the community will be exposed to different noise levels during the summer. The construction will necessitate using Elmendorf's

  • 3rd MDG scores well on Joint Commission, Health Services Inspection

    "Welcome to the 3rd Medical Group, TRICARE Alaska." Nearly everyone associated with the military in the Anchorage area has heard this a time or two. Whether they are veterans, family members, DOD civilians or active duty, it represents the beginning of their journey through the military medical

  • POV stickers no long required

    All privately owned vehicles are no longer required to have the vehicle decals, DD Form 2220, to enter Elmendorf AFB. Patrons entering the Fort Richardson gates will still be required to have the stickers on their vehicle to gain access to post. The Department of Defense common access card will now

  • AFPC releases master sergeant promotion list

    The Air Force selected 5,404 of 24,223 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a promotion rate of 22.31 percent. Team Elmendorf selected 103 for promotion to E-7.3rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Jason BradleyPattie HassanMark JaynesTimothy Mills 3rd Aircraft Maintenance