• Thumb drives still banned

    Although new guidelines from the U.S. Strategic Command allow service members to use thumb drives and other sources of flash media, these rules do not change current Air Force and Elmendorf restrictions on their use. "The new policy requires a restrictive process be put in place to authorize thumb

  • Blacksmiths of the new age

    Throughout the history of armed conflict the blacksmith has had an important role. In today's military the role of the blacksmith is often played by those in the Metals Technology career field."We're today's blacksmiths," said Staff Sgt. Frank Ruckel, 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, metals

  • Elmendorf children lend a helping hand

    Approximately 1,000 pounds of paper, 3,000 pencils, 2,000 pens, 2,600 pieces of chalk and an abundant supply of other school supplies were sent out Feb. 26 to Camp Penich, Afghanistan. Once the supplies arrive they will then be hand delivered by the soldiers of the C Company 2nd Battalion, 503rd

  • Elmendorf to participate in new dining program

    Airmen at six bases, including Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, may soon see changes to their dining venues and food and beverage options bringing greater quality and variety, Air Force services officials said recently.The pilot program of the Air Force Services Agency's Food Transformation

  • Elmendorf offers low-cost activities to families of deployed servicemembers

    With today's Air Force operations tempo, servicemembers frequently endure six- to 12-month deployments. This task can be as difficult for spouses and children as it is the deployer. During the Year of the Air Force Family, force support squadrons are stepping up to help.Elmendorf's 3rd FSS now

  • Elmendorf maintainers named Leo Marquez award recipients

    Two members of Team Elmendorf were named Air Force Reserve Command's Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipients for 2009.Tech. Sgt. Bishop Bailey and Master Sgt. Scott Waugaman, both from the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, were named best technician supervisor and supervisor manager

  • H1N1 vaccines recalled

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recalled several lot numbers of H1N1 vaccines due to quality testing revealing a shorter than expected shelf life. This was not due to any hazard associated with this vaccine. The primary problem is that the vaccine is losing its potency prior

  • Wing commander's secretary celebrates 28 years of service

    If you have ever been in the wing commanders office you are likely to be greeted by a smiling secretary sitting behind a desk full of treats and flowers. This month marks 28 years of service for Joanne Frank who has been proudly serving the 3rd Wing and has made an indelible mark on the lives of