• 3rd Wing maintenance unit stands up, supports C-130s

    One of the 3rd Wing's newest units has begun working in association with the Alaska Air National Guard in keeping with 2005 Base Closure and Realignment commission recommendations.The 537th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 3rd Maintenance Group, 3rd Wing, is working

  • 3rd MEB helps build ‘50 Bikes for 50 Kids’

    More than 100 Soldiers from the 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade helped build "50 Bikes for 50 Kids" at the Spenard Recreation Center in Anchorage, Monday.It was the fourth annual "50 Bikes" event. The first was in 2008.This year was the first year Soldiers in uniform took part in the bike building

  • Alaska Guardsmen support vital Iraq mission

    The new year signifies a fresh start and a time for resolutions for many Americans, but for 76 Alaska Army National Guardsmen in Iraq, the new year also marks the mid-point through their year-long deployment.The "Arctic Cowboys" from B Company, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, who left Alaska

  • Combatives academy gives hard hitting training

    Formerly known as Geronimo Gym, the newly renovated $1 million Arctic Warrior Combatives Academy, located in building 802 on the Richardson side of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, officially opened Jan. 12.Former Ultimate Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk along with Brig. Gen.

  • Cell phone violators lose driving privileges

    Base police will deem using a cell phone while driving without a hands-free device a "primary offense."This means violators on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson can be stopped solely for this offense.Drivers should use voice dial or pull over to dial.Violators will receive an Armed Forces Traffic

  • 673d Force Support Squadron claims victory by a hair

    The 673d Force Support Squadron squeaked past the 381st Intelligence Squadron 59-55 in double overtime, Jan. 18, during over-30 intramural basketball action at the Elmendorf Fitness Center.The game started out strong for Force Support when they grabbed an early lead of 3-0 after the first few

  • Paratroopers mentor students on fitness

    U.S. Army Alaska paratroopers spoke to Begich Middle School students in Anchorage about fitness Jan. 7 - and not just the push-ups and running kind. While physical strength and endurance are part of fitness, wellbeing also includes mental, emotional and spiritual health, according to the Soldiers.

  • Guardsman takes on worldwide bodybuilding competition

    An Alaska National Guardsman was given a once in a lifetime opportunity when she was selected to compete in the figure bodybuilding competition at this year's Arnold Sports Festival held in Columbus, Ohio, March 3-5.The Arnold Sports Festival was founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger and is the nation's

  • Civil engineer group earns Air Force honors

    The 673d Civil Engineering Group -- made up of the 673d Civil Engineering Squadron and the 773d Civil Engineering Squadron -- has been recognized as the runner up in the Air Force Civil Engineer Large Unit of the Year competition.According to the 673d Air Base Wing Web page, more than 900 military