Sled Dogs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Twenty-seven Siberian husky dogs walk, play, and sit in their kennel after a grueling practice. These 27 dogs race as a team to raise awareness and funds for disabled children. Maj. Blake Matray, 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 pilot, operates the Sled Dog Fund, Inc., which is a non-profit organization that support disabled children and their families and finance clinical research on developmental disabilities, hospital programs, and educational programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

Sled Dogs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Yukon, a Siberian husky that is a member of a 27-dog sledding racing team stares curiously into the lens of a camera while keeping himself warm before he is called upon for practice. Yukon and his team race to raise awareness and funds for disabled children. Maj. Blake Matray, 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 pilot, operates the Sled Dog Fund, Inc., which is a non-profit organization that support disabled children and their families and finance clinical research on developmental disabilities, hospital programs, and educational programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

Sled Dogs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Tahoe, one of the lead dogs of a team of 27 Siberian Huskies, stares curiously into the lens of the camera. Tahoe and his team race raise awareness and funds for disabled children. Maj. Blake Matray, 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 pilot, operates the Sled Dog Fund, Inc., which is a non-profit organization that support disabled children and their families and finance clinical research on developmental disabilities, hospital programs, and educational programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

Sled Dogs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Maj. Blake Matray, 168th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 pilot, enjoys a playful moment with his racing sled dogs Whit (left) and Boomer (right) before preparing them for practice. Major Matray operates the Sled Dog Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization which uses dog sledding racing events to promote awareness and raise funds for disabled children. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler)

Can I hitch a ride?

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--A moose strolls past an 18th Fighter Squadron F-16 on the flightline here June 22. Moose are common on Eielson and occasionally they can be found getting an up close and personal look at aircraft on the line. The Alaskan moose is the largest in the world; adult males weigh 1,200 to 1,600 pounds and adult females weigh 800 to 1,300 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver)

Can I hitch a ride?

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--A moose strolls past several 18th Fighter Squadron F-16s on the flightline here June 22. Moose are common on Eielson and occasionally they can be found getting an up close and personal look at aircraft on the line. The Alaskan moose is the largest in the world; adult males weigh 1,200 to 1,600 pounds and adult females weigh 800 to 1,300 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver)