• Eielson signs cooperative partnership charter with community

    Eielson Air Force Base leaders, along with borough and city officials, signed a charter May 28 strengthening the relationship between the two entities in an effort to streamline processes.The Air Force Community Partnership Initiative is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force program established in late

  • Alcohol consumption slow road to nowhere

    It's summertime in Alaska and long warm days invite celebration, recreation and relaxation as residents hurry to cram in all their outdoor activities before the cold, dark winter arrives and drives everyone back inside.One familiar attendee to outdoor social gatherings is alcohol. While many choose

  • Eielson teenager named Alaska Military Youth of the Year

    Ben Eielson High School student MiKaila Alexander was recently named Alaska Military Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of America for outstanding leadership and service to her community.The teen, daughter of retired Senior Master Sgt. Kevin B. Alexander, the 354th Force Support Squadron

  • Motorcycle riding season safety top priority

    Summer in Alaska is officially here and for motorcycle enthusiasts that means it's time to gas up the tank and hit the open road on two wheels.As May's National Motorcycle Safety Awareness month draws to a close, 354th Fighter Wing ground safety officials remind Airmen, family members and civilians

  • Giant Voice upgrades no small task

    As technology continually changes, so have the means of communicating, especially during emergencies.From AtHoc, an emergency notification system, to emails and Facebook, Eielson has multiple sources to disseminate information, but one loud voice can be heard even if cell phone or internet service

  • Joint Mobility Complex helps wrap-up RF-A 15-2

    As RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 grinds to a halt, one unit steps up its game to ensure all participants and their cargo make it back to their homes safely and swiftly.Members of the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal operations section work around the clock to verify each unit's cargo is marked