• Arctic Warriors warned about carbon monoxide

    About 500 people in the United States died last year from the "Silent Killer" -- carbon monoxide. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it's odorless, colorless and tasteless. The fire prevention office recommends housing residents, on or off the installation, follow these steps to help prevent

  • High blood pressure: What is it all about?

    High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined in an adult as a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Blood pressure                                 Normal                              

  • National Children's Dental Health Month

    Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic forms of dental disease affecting millions of children by the time they reach middle childhood. It's second only to the common cold. As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, they are susceptible to decay. Tooth decay occurs when teeth are frequently exposed

  • Focus on fire safety, heating fire safety

    The high cost of home-heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternative home-heating sources such as wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces. Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. More than one-quarter of these fires result from improper

  • Elmendorf hosts honorary 'pilot for a day'

    Members of the 19th Fighter Squadron joined forces with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to host a special honorary "pilot for a day" Jan. 29.Brendan Thompson, a 13-year-old Anchorage resident and Make a Wish recipient, was invited to tour Elmendorf and become pilot for a day. Brendan was invited to visit

  • New Air Force legal assistance Web site

    Next time you need a will, power of attorney, or just have a legal question, visit aflegalassistance.com. The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance Web site worldwide Feb. 1. The Web site is designed for active-duty and reserve members, retirees and

  • H1N1 update

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the overall cumulative hospitalization rates for the 2009-2010 influenza season have leveled off in all age groups. Additionally, very few 2009 H1N1-laboratory confirmed hospitalizations were reported by states during the week of Jan. 23.

  • Arctic Warriors deliver relief to Haiti

    Elmendorf Air Force Base crew members from the 517th and 249th airlift squadrons ran from van to jet carrying heavy bags and pelican cases back and forth. It's day 13 since the four Elmendorf crews first arrived at Charleston AFB, S.C., to support Haiti relief effort."I'm excited to be a part of