June 11, 2025 UPDATE: Republic Of Korea F-16 incident at Eielson AFB An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcon, June 10 around 4:00 P.M. when it skidded into the grass infield during takeoff and two aircrew personnel ground ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.The
June 11, 2025 Microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone The Department of the Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Office, reached a critical milestone in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) to Oklo, Inc.
June 10, 2025 PRESS RELEASE: Republic of Korea F-16 incident at Eielson AFB An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, today around 4:00 P.M. during takeoff when it departed the prepared surface and aircrew ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
June 9, 2025 PRESS RELEASE: Red Flag 25-2 to Begin in Alaska Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise, is scheduled for June 12-27, 2025, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. Approximately 1500 service
June 6, 2025 Press Release: Grizzly Bear Euthanized After Developing Dangerous Habits Near Residents Wildlife officials have euthanized a grizzly bear after repeated incidents of the animal accessing unsecured human food and garbage, despite extensive efforts to deter it and protect both the bear and the public.
June 6, 2025 354th MDG Holds Change of Command The 354thMedical Group held their Change of Command ceremony June 6, 2025.
May 30, 2025 18th FGS Change of Command The 18th Fighter Generation Squadron held a change of command ceremony today. The 18th FGS ensures the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron’s aircraft are mission-ready including maintenance, repair, overhaul and weapons loading.
May 28, 2025 354th RANS Change of Command The 354th Range Squadron held their Change of Command ceremony, May 22, 2025.
May 28, 2025 356th FGS Change of Command The 356th Fighter Generation Squadron held their Change of Command ceremony May 22, 2025.
May 22, 2025 354th Munitions Squadron hosts Combat Ammunition Exercise Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13-16, 2025.