• Two steps to prevent cervical cancer

    January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month, a great time to remind women about the importance of prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. In 2006, approximately 9,700 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in the United States and nearly 3,700 women died from the disease,

  • Active duty, retired Air Force leaders gather

    Air Force leaders met with retired senior Air Force leaders at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., this past week to discuss important issues facing the Air Force. "The Air Force is at a critical moment in history," Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne said. "Our nation needs to be proud of our

  • ANG pilot mushes dogs for noble cause

    A pilot with the Alaska Air National Guard and a team of 27 Siberian Huskies are currently breaking new strides while mushing through the icy Interior of Alaska to help children in need. The Sled Dog Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization which uses the adventures of racing sled dogs to promote

  • Nov. 2007 Article 15 punishments

    A staff sergeant from the 354th Operation Support Squadron received Article 15 punishment for misuse of her government travel card, in violation of Article 92, UCMJ and for filing a false or fraudulent claim on three separate occasions, in violation of Article 132, UCMJ. The commander imposed the

  • Dec. 2007 Article 15 punishments

    An airman basic from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron received Article 15 punishment for underage drinking, in violation of Article 92, Uniformed Code of Military Justice. The commander imposed the following punishment: Forfeiture of $650 pay per month for two months with $325 pay per month

  • Elmendorf's Eagles return to the skies

    Elmendorf F-15C Eagles roared off the runway at about 10:30 a.m. today. It was the first time since being grounded in early November the aircraft was allowed to fly. Gen. Carrol H. Chandler, Commander of Pacific Air Forces, today ordered return to flying status for a portion of the PACAF F-15 C/D

  • Hall of Fame for Jan. 11 to 17

    Airman 1st Class William Hollon, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspection section journeyman Hometown: Clermont, Fla. Years in service: Four. Family: Aunt Edith and Uncle Kirk. Education: I am three classes away from completing my Community College of the Air Force degree. Self-Description: I

  • Two Eielson youth compete for winter games, junior nationals

    Two young Icemen competed in late November at the Fairbanks Curling Club for the privilege to be a part of the team to represent Alaska and the United States in the March 2008 Arctic Winter Games, against countries around the world. The Arctic Winter Games are a high-profile multi sport competition

  • Scholarships for select AF dependents now available

    The Air Force Sergeants Association, the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF), and the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force (CMSAF) join together annually to conduct a scholarship program to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible, dependent children of Air Force Active Duty, Air