• Letter to Airmen : Modernizing the Air Force - Progress Report

    Wow--we had a great celebration across the Air Force to commemorate our 60th year as an independent service. We took the celebration international, honoring all Airmen who have taken to the skies to defend their nations. We also paid homage to our own and our Joint service brethren who gave their

  • Training helps Elmendorf Airman save man’s life

    He did what anybody else in that situation would have tried to do. Thankfully for one man, Master Sgt. Robert Campbell knew exactly what to do. "I was at my desk and I overheard some co-workers talking about someone in a room having a heart attack," said Sergeant Campbell, 3rd Services Squadron NCO

  • 'Elmendorf tower, Yukla 27 Heavy has an emergency'

    It has been 12 years since that fateful day when an Air Force AWACS, call sign Yukla 27 crashed shortly after takeoff. Twelve years of grieving, mourning and remembering our fallen brethren. September 22, 1995, started out as any other day might and ended in our worst nightmare. Yukla 27 was

  • Elmendorf Airman captures American Legion award

    An Elmendorf Airman was recently honored as the Air Force winner of the American Legion Spirit of Service Award. Senior Airman Robb Hulet, 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, received the award during the American Legion's National Convention in Reno, Nev., Aug. 28. The award was presented for

  • VPP helps put safety in workplace

    In 2006, there were 2,200 reported active duty injuries and nearly 4,500 injuries to the civilian workforce within the Air Force which amounted to more than $125 million in civilian compensation. In an effort to reduce these numbers, Air Force senior leadership has mandated the use of the Voluntary