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

Multi-national forces

Honorary Commanders recognized

12th Fighter Squadron wins air-superiority award

The 12th Fighter Squadron celebrated its 25th anniversary of winning the 1981 Raytheon Award by earning a second. The soon-to-be decommissioned squadron is the winner of the 2006 Raytheon Award. Started in 1953 by Hughes Aircraft Company, the trophy is given annually to the top air-superiority or

CSAF to contact Airmen directly : General Moseley wants Air Force to receive messages straight from the top

Recently an Air Force survey made it clear that Airmen get most of their news and information directly from their supervisors. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force wants to expand on the information receiving process through a direct e-mail program. E-mails from "CSAF@us.af.mil" come directly from

Bear hunt

FOURTH of JULY

The FOURTH of JULY...even saying it out loud makes me feel good and smile! The Middle of the Summer...baseball....hotdogs...ice cream...maybe a Parade or a round of Golf...BUT always ending with FIREWORKS! Yes, the Misawa Airmen will remind me of the sea fog and fireworks sometimes pushed off to

Elmendorf couple make history in F-15

Summer is the perfect time of year for couples to get out of the house and enjoy the great outdoors together. One Elmendorf couple took that to a whole new extreme. Maj. Carey Jones and Capt. Blaine Jones became the first married couple to fly an alert practice scramble mission together here June