• 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

  • Elmendorf C-17's fly cargo to aid Gulf of Mexico oil spill

    C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes assigned to Elmendorf's 517th Airlift Squadron are transporting oil containment equipment to New Orleans, La., to assist with the clean-up of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.So far, three C-17s and 15 aircrew from the 517th and 249th Airlift Squadrons have

  • Groundbreaking for Fisher House set for Saturday

    Arctic Warriors will take the first big step in building a haven for their wounded brethren here, when the groundbreaking for the Fisher House of Alaska takes place May 15.The groundbreaking ceremony is going to be held in concert with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Anchorage Veteran

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment checks out

    The 19th Fighter Squadron's Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen remain diligently at work on their job while preparing for reassignment.In September, the 19th Fighter Squadron will be deactivated and its members reassigned to different units.For Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen this means reviewing

  • Reduce, reuse: Recycling still prominent at Elmendorf

    In a world filled with pollution and environmental disasters some simple acts such as recycling can help to reverse harmful effects on the ecosystems and preserve the world for future generations.In 1999 Elmendorf Air Force Base was selected as the recipient for the Air Force General Thomas D. White

  • May is National Fitness Month

    May is National Fitness Month and the Elmendorf Fitness Center staff is playing their part by making a number of activities available throughout the period. Events planned for the month include a bench-your-own-weight competition May 7, a pet fun run May 8, a racquetball tournament May 14 and a