• 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

  • Exercise puts Elmendorf members to the test

    "The 3rd Wing provides air superiority, surveillance, tactical airlift and agile combat support forces for global deployment." This mission statement was put to the test last week during a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise. "An ORE Phase I, commonly referred to as a Polar Force Exercise,

  • CFC is off and running

    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

  • Blood donation is the perfect gift for the holidays

    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

  • Teamwork, hard work transforming Alaska military forces

    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

  • Stolen VA records: Airmen urged to be vigilant

    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