• 517th Airlift Squadron brings holidays to Arctic Village

    For various reasons, Santa Claus' reindeer were not able to make the trip to Arctic Village. For example, Donner and Blitzen were not current on their training and Rudolph was getting his red-nose shined so he could lead the way on Santa's Christmas journey. So, like they have done for the last 40

  • Caregiver provides best care at Elmendorf

    Hard work, dedication, and a lot of play time paid off for one local provider. Kristi Morgan was named Provider of the Year by the Family Child Care office Nov. 16 based on points that are earned for things such as training, mentoring other providers, being on time with monthly requirements,

  • Ball honors fallen firefighters

    More than 200 people attended the 13th Annual Firefighter's Ball at The Susitna Club Saturday evening. "This is an annual celebration of what the Joint Base Elmendorf and Richardson Fire and Emergency Services has accomplished through out the year," said Schollie Goodman, chief's administrative

  • Holiday season brings high risk for fires

    Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are a special time for celebration and should not end in tragedy because of the extra hazards that are present. The holidays are a high risk period for the outbreak of fire in the home. The Joint Base Elmendorf and Richardson Fire and Emergency Services is asking

  • Elmendorf major named to top 40 under 40

    One Arctic Warrior was recognized Nov. 6 as one of the top young professionals in Alaska. Maj. Michael Hunsberger was named the only military recipient of Alaska's Top 40 Under 40. These annual awards are presented by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Journal of Commerce. Major

  • Base officials emphasize delayed reporting procedures

    There is no telling when the Anchorage Bowl will be hit with the next large snowfall. When this does happen again, members need to be aware of base procedures during inclement weather. When winter weather makes driving conditions hazardous for Elmendorf drivers, base officials have three options:

  • Domestic violence is more than hitting someone

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. All of us understand that hitting someone is violence against another person, however do we realize that striking your partner or spouse is domestic violence? The State of Alaska and the UCMJ both addresses domestic violence as a crime. As I read the