Monthly Archives: April 2015


Successful Alaska Heart Walk/Run 2015

In support of the American Heart Association a group of Officers, civilian and family members created a team named “USPHS Every Body Walk” for the Alaska Heart Run/Walk. There were 6000 participants this year. Some of the PHS team ran the 5k, whereas others walked the event.  It was a […]


Raven’s Ball Event Successful!

From the FRONTLINE: Aurora Borealis COA Officers Help to Raise an Estimated $485,000 for the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation On March 21, 2015, a team of 11 Public Health Service Officers volunteered as live auction spotters in their Service Dress Blue uniform for the Raven’s Ball.  This Ball is an […]


Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunities

Here are some additional volunteer opportunities with Special Olympics local games and the Torch Run (these are different from the state games where we serve breakfast).   Local Games   Skills Basketball (4 Volunteers Needed) —Wednesday May 6th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Special Olympics Alaska Training […]


Stand with Nepal : Earthquake Relief Fund

A Message From K.C., Praveen: A massive earthquake of 7.9 Richter scale has hit Nepal on the dark days of April 25, 2015. So far there has been 50 Aftershocks of which 2 were above 6 Richter scale. 20-40% of homes have collapsed or are unlivable  whereas 10-20% needs serious […]