Nov. 9, 2006

CFC is off and running

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The opportunity is here again for the Elmendorf community to demonstrate their commitment to helping those in need. The 2006 Combined Federal Campaign runs through Dec. 8.  The thermometers posted at the base gates will serve as reminders of our dedication to the public as we achieve our 2006 CFC goal of $310,000. The CFC is a government-sanctioned

Nov. 9, 2006

Blood donation is the perfect gift for the holidays

ELMENDORF AFB, Alaska — Trying to pick out that ideal holiday gift for a loved one, a special friend or family member? Why not give the 'Gift of Life', blood? Each year, more than four million Americans across the United States need blood transfusions. In Alaska, fewer than 5 percent of the eligible donors give blood. What type of blood is needed the most? "The rarest

Nov. 9, 2006

Teamwork, hard work transforming Alaska military forces

ELMENDORF AFB, Alaska — Alaska-based forces are fighting the global war on terror, protecting the homeland and preparing for the challenges of the future - and they are "excelling at those challenges because of their hard work, focused effort and spirit of cooperation," said Lt. Gen. Douglas Fraser, Alaskan Command commander. The general, who also commands Joint Task

July 3, 2006

Stolen VA records: Airmen urged to be vigilant

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Air Force officials are asking Airmen to stay extra vigilant in protecting their credit and themselves from identity theft in light of the recent theft of 26.5 million veteran's records from the home of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee in May. The VA announced over the weekend that the stolen records might include personal information of

July 3, 2006

Elmendorf Airmen overseas

July 3, 2006

Member concerned about storage lot thefts

Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska — Q: I know this has been brought up in the past but I need to bring it up again.I currently rent a 15-foot space at the Persimmon storage lot on base.Today I went to get my four-wheelers to go riding, only to find out someone had stolen the throttle, but left all the hardware. Outdoor Recreation says they are not responsible for that, and that's

July 3, 2006

PACAF commander visits Elmendorf