• Gather ‘round the dinner table, DeCA officials say

    Commissary officials urge military families to enjoy a meal together often, but especially on Monday, Sept. 24, to support Family Day, a national movement that encourages parental involvement in the lives of America's children as a way of decreasing the odds of substance abuse. "Sharing a meal with

  • Air Force officials announce 2008 force-shaping plans

    Air Force officials recently announced plans to meet the 2008 fiscal year end-strength of 328,600, which calls for a force reduction of about 5,400 officers and enlisted members through normal attrition, retirement or force-shaping measures. The reductions are in line with Air Force efforts to

  • 90th Fighter Squadron celebrates 90 years

    An overcast sky and rain didn't stop the F-22 from showing off its air power to wrap up the 90th Fighter Squadron's 90th anniversary. Former and current members of the 90th FS gathered here Aug. 17-20 to recall the squadron's past and look forward to its future. "It is very humbling to be part of a

  • Reserve ushers new era as Raptors arrive

    As six F-22 Raptors flew in over the clear summer sky of Elmendorf AFB Aug.8 from Langley Air Force Base, Va., it not only represented a new day for Pacific Air Forces and Elmendorf AFB, but a new era for the Air Force Reserve Command. The 477th Fighter Group will be associating with the 3rd Wing

  • Elmendorf welcomes F-22A Raptor

    It was a historic day for Elmendorf as the base officially welcomed the first of its F-22A Raptor fleet during a ceremony here Wednesday. Elmendorf became the second operational base and the first Pacific Air Forces installation to receive the Air Force's new superiority fighter. "These incredible

  • Elmendorf, coalition forces hone skills at RED FLAG-Alaska

    One minute, you're listening to an Airman via video teleconference who is briefing you on today's threats. A short time later, you're in a C-17, skimming the tree tops of the rugged Alaska terrain, preparing to drop equipment to forces on the ground. This is just another day at RED FLAG-Alaska. RED