Pentagon officials stress cybersecurity

Pentagon officials stress that no matter what computer you use, you need to take cybersecurity into account. With growing dependence on information technology and increasing threats against it, President Barack Obama declared October to be National Cybersecurity Month. The Defense Department is one

Elmendorf Honor Guard participates in funeral of H1N1 complications victim

The Elmendorf Honor Guard served in the memorial service of an Air Force member at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Oct. 15. Staff Sgt. Shawn J. Rankin, who hailed from nearby Anchorage, died Oct. 4 from complications with the H1N1 virus at his off-base residence in Glendale, Ariz. Sergeant

Halloween safety

Ghouls, goblins and other costumed children will be going door to door at the end of the month. Trick or treating takes place 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 here. As a reminder the speed limit in residential areas is 15 mph. Drivers should be especially cautious for children while driving. Following these

U.S., Thailand continue 176 years of diplomatic relationship through RF-Alaska

Thailand recently participated in its fourth Red Flag-Alaska exercise Oct.1-16, continuing 176 years of diplomatic relationship with the United States. The relationship dates back to March 20, 1833 when the U.S. and Thailand, at the time named Siam, signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. It was

Breast cancer diagnosis: Early detection is key

Joanne Capozzi hung up the phone, looked at her co-workers and said, "The news isn't good." After two mammograms, a sonogram, an MRI, and a biopsy -- the results had come back. She had breast cancer. "It was like an out of body experience," said Capozzi, wife of retired Col. Rocky Capozzi. "I always

2009 Special Olympics' Alaska Bowling Tournament

Volunteers are needed for the Nov. 20-22, 2009, Special Olympics' Alaska Bowling Tournament at the Polar Bowl here. Currently there are more than 300 Special Olympics Alaska, athletes, partners and coaches across the state preparing for the bowling tournament. To volunteer download the volunteer

H1N1 vaccine information update

Alaska has received its initial shipment of H1N1 vaccine. It was a small portion of the total vaccine that was projected to arrive in Alaska over the next several weeks. Alaska provided Elmendorf with all of the doses that will be designated for non-active-duty tricare beneficiaries. Elmendorf also

Photo essay: Load crew competition

Elmendorf's load crews compete in the quarterly competition on the flightline Oct. 2.Click here to view the slideshow.

Elmendorf helps support humanitarian mission

U.S. Air Force HARRT cares for earthquake victims

With only one of the four local hospitals operational, a U.S. Air Force humanitarian assistance rapid response team here continues to help local medical professionals treat an increasing number of patients in the wake of recent earthquakes. HARRT members have cared for more than 200 patients in the