• Bringin' it! Arctic Medics begin second month of million push-up challenge

    People face challenges in many different ways. About 450 Arctic Medics have started to face one challenge by accumulating more than 225,600 push-ups in less than a month.The 3rd Medical Group personnel have challenged themselves to do a million push-ups in 100 days."People don't realize how many a

  • 3rd Wing outstanding performer

    Senior Airman Kenneth Moylan, 19th Fighter Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment production supervisor, provided his AFE expertise to five pilots and their F-15s during an off-station launch from Kulis Air National Guard Base. He also accomplished more than 20 F-15 alert AFE quality assurance

  • Aurora military housing utility allowance to change

    Starting January 2010, the utility allowance will be adjusted for all phase I units (Sunflower units on Fairchild Ave., Dallas, Silver Run and Chugach housing areas) metered housing units to reflect a 27 percent increase in electricity and 20 percent decrease in natural gas rates Aurora pays to the

  • H1N1 vaccine update

    Although occurrences of the H1N1 virus and its media coverage have begun to subside, it doesn't signify the end of the pandemic. Rates of influenza-like illness are still higher than normal across the country. Throughout history influenza pandemics have had multiple waves that have spanned over

  • No need to feel SAD during the winter

    Occasionally feeling depressed is normal. Everyone has days when they feel low, irritable or sad, but these moods usually last a few days and disappear.As the season changes and the days get shorter, some people develop symptoms of depression. Sadness and lack of energy and motivation are not a

  • Chief Roy highlights downrange Airmen

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force has released an "Enlisted Perspective" focusing on Airmen working downrange in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.After visiting during the recent holiday season, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy, the Air Force's top enlisted

  • Identity of deceased Airman released

    Base officials released the name of the Elmendorf Airman who was found dead in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 4. Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander, said Fairbanks Police discovered Tech. Sgt. Ernest Spurlock, 3rd Component Maintenance Squadron, in his vehicle in a parking lot unresponsive with an

  • 3rd Wing applauded for aeronautics achievements

    "I am confident my 'Arctic Warriors' from Alaska are poised and ready to demonstrate strength in the Pacific at a moment's notice," wrote Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, as he endorsed the 3rd Wing for the Pacific Air Forces' 2009 Collier Trophy.The trophy is awarded for greatest