Chairman sends holiday message to troops, families

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dec. 22 issued the following holiday message: "As America celebrates this holiday season, our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen are serving around the world. Families and friends at home can enjoy the holidays in

CDC explains H1N1 vaccine recall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recalled several lot numbers of Sanofi-Pasteur H1N1 vaccine specifically designated for children between 6 and 36 months. This was not due to any hazard associated with this vaccine. The cause of this recall was due to quality testing revealing

Alaskan Command/11th Air Force commander thanks Arctic Warriors for successful 2009

With the holiday season upon us, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Moore and I want to offer a sincere thank you to you and your families for your dedication to our nation and our mission here in Alaska. Your commitment and personal sacrifices, along with those of your family, have ensured our success in

Elmendorf load crew competition

3rd Wing outstanding performer

Senior Airman Melissa Eterovic-Johnson, 3rd Surgical Operations Squadron, restructured the operating room scheduling continuity binder implementing step-by-step instructions. Her extraordinary attention to detail decreased training time by 70 percent per person allowing the scheduling of 223

Air Force Leaders send out holiday letter to Airmen

The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family holiday greetings and remind all to remember those Airmen in harm's way apart from family and friends.Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy

Alaska Aces show their military appreciation

Alaska Aces hockey

General North visits Elmendorf

"Not only are you at the top of the world, but you're at the top of your game," pronounced Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, during an Airmen's Call Dec. 7 in Hangar 1.Gen. North and Chief Master Sgt Brooke McLean, PACAF command chief master sergeant, paid a visit to Elmendorf Air Force

Is your child's carseat safe

During the hustle of our daily lives we often overlook the small things. One thing we should never overlook is the safety of our children. A recent vehicle accident where a 2-month-old infant was ejected from the vehicle because the child was not properly restrained should be a wake-up call to all