U.S., Vietnam talk infectious diseases during Pacific Angel 2010

U.S. Military and Vietnam health professionals conducted a subject matter expert exchange about infectious disease prevention and control at the Can Tho Medical College during Operation Pacific Angel here May 11. The exchange allows for the sharing of information about basic life support, infectious

Mrs. Martratt recognized for meritorious service

Mrs. Joyce Martratt, the 36th Wing Commander's administrative assistant, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service medal in a local ceremony May 7.The Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service medal is the second highest award for civilian employees of the Department of Defense, only surpassed by

Air traffic controllers clear air for arrivals and departures

For pilots of military aircraft to successfully complete missions, they must rely on several units on base, including Airmen from maintenance, munitions and weather career fields.But for the pilots to receive the final green light, the airspace must be controlled and ready for aircraft entry. That's

Creek gets a face lift

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

U.S., Vietnam building great relations says U.S. Counsul General

Counsul General Kenneth J. Fairfax, from the United States Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, expressed his thanks to the U.S. and Vietnam for expanding their relationship through Operation Pacific Angel after touring the hosting facility here May 10.The Tan Thoi Village Elementary School is

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

Pacific Angel kicks off in Vietnam

Airman and Sailors from around the Pacific and continental U.S. started their work during Pacific Angel 10-2 here as medical supplies were delivered to a local elementary school and civic infrastructure improvements began at two local village medical clinics, May 9. Pacific Angel is a U.S. Pacific