• Goodbye summer: Hello Alaska winter season

    As the summer sun sets earlier; the darkness signals the changing of the seasons. The crisp air and morning low temperatures announce the beginning of the snow removal season, and the reactivation of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron's "Snow Team." The snow team keeps installation runways, airdrome,

  • Fall Spill Drill: 611th CES practices hazardous spill situation

    Nearly 60 members from Elmendorf's 611th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in the annual Fall Spill Drill Sept. 14-18 here. During this drill, the 611th CES simulated spilling JP-8 aviation fuel into one of Elmendorf's lakes. These drills help prepare 611th CES members, if there was to ever be a

  • Donations are now being accepted

    The Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 15 and ends Nov. 1. The CFC promotes and supports charitable organizations through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Last year,

  • President announces plan to expand fight against H1N1 flu

    President Barack Obama has announced that the United States will continue to act aggressively to stop the global spread of the pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The nation also is prepared to make 10 percent of its H1N1 vaccine supply available to other countries through the World Health

  • CJCS: Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force

    Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends his wishes to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force: Sixty-two years ago, President Truman signed the National Security Act that created a separate service dedicated to protecting America's skies, ready to fly, fight and win

  • Airman wows with sleight of hand

    'Wow!' "Sweet!" "How did you do that?!", are some remarks a magician from the 3rd Medical Group admissions office hears all the time. No matter whether he's performing in a small conference room or in front of a large crowd for a base function, Senior Airman Adam Rideaux always seems to amaze and

  • Medical exchange program benefits military, civilian community

    The 3rd Medical Group's Family Practice clinic and Providence Alaska Medical Center are working together to bring more hands-on training to medical residents.The 3rd MDG began an exchange program with Providence to allow medical residents to come here and work alongside Air Force physicians.The