• Military, family history intertwined

    In a lot of cases the military is the family business. Sons and daughters join the military to follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents that served before them. For the Capozzi family the Air Force is their business and wherever its location the 19th Fighter Squadron has often been

  • Elmendorf Airmen returns to work after volleyball tournament

    The crowd cheered as Staff Sgt. Stephen Osinski started off the volleyball match with a powerful serve that he would use to begin many tournament games with a spike of energy.Sergeant Osinski a member of the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit from Elmendorf Air Force Base. In 2006 and 2007 Sergeant

  • Elmendorf honors fallen Airman: College classroom opened at dormitory

    A college classroom in the Elmendorf dormitory's Wired Café was dedicated to fallen Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Bowles May 18.Sergeant Bowles was killed in action last year by an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan.The small room centrally located between the dormitories was built to

  • Elmendorf Hazardous Material storage: Cautions for life

    In day-to-day life how many hazardous material items do you come contact with?The number might shock some people. Many items can be categorized as hazardous material especially if the person works on an Air Force flightline.From glue and solvents to petroleum products like gas, oil and other items

  • Saving lives: In the Heat of the moment

    In the events of September 11, 2001 the American people witnessed firsthand the responsibility and importance of firefighters.Whether they're working to keep the aircraft on the flightline safe, training in their firehouse, or demonstrating the importance of fire safety. Elmendorf firefighters are

  • Elementary students taught to save for a rainy day

     Putting money aside for a rainy day might not always be fun, but it's the smart thing to do, and getting children to do this can sometimes be difficult.That's where "It's a Habit" founded by Sam Renick comes in. Residing in California, Mr. Renick has circled the globe, with his pal Sammy the