Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Matthew Ison

Rank and Name: Staff Sgt. Matthew IsonDuty Title: Noncommissioned officer in-charge of current operations, 354th Operations Support SquadronHometown: Jackson, OhioWhy is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the U. S. Air Force has always been important to me because I am a part of

Sustaining sustenance: dining facility doubles staff, triples service during RF-A 15-3

During RED FLAG-Alaska, Airmen from all over the world flock to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, many with cramped legs and empty bellies after spending more time at 30,000 feet in the air than most would find comfortable.While here, these visitors gain valuable experience supporting the Air Force

Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

RF-A showcases airpower during EOP

RF-A 15-3 week one end

Fueling the fight, 354th LRS POL flight keeps aircraft in the air 24/7

There's an old saying that troops march on their stomach, so it's no surprise that aircraft fly on their fuel tanks.The 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron's, petroleum, oil, and lubrication flight knows this very well. That knowledge fuels Airmen's motivation to work 24 hours a day, seven days a

Rescue teams prepare for worst during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3

Pararescuemen and survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) specialists from the 353rd Combat Training Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, joined up with the Alaska National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons to hold multiple exercises to safely locate and recover isolated

RED FLAG-Alaska continues through inclement weather

RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3 takes off under cloudy skies

148th Fighter Wing participates in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3

Approximately 130 Airmen and eight F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota, are here to take part in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3.This is the first RF-A for the 148th Fighter Wing and it gives the unit the opportunity to train in its primary suppression of enemy air defense