• Dec. 31 water shutoff in French Creek postponed

    The previously scheduled water outage for areas of French Creek on Dec. 31 has been postponed. The repairs were scheduled to impact residents living on Last Frontier Circle, and sections of French Creek Drive, Aurora Street and Midnight Sun Avenue. Residents in these areas can continue to use the

  • Dec. 31 water shutoff in French Creek prompts precautionary water boil notice

    Water for Last Frontier Circle is scheduled to be turned off from Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2015, at 1 a.m. Residents, please plan accordingly. Once water is returned to service at approximately 1 a.m., Jan. 1, 2015, it will NOT be potable - do not drink or cook with it until notified to do

  • Water on Last Frontier Circle to be turned off Dec. 31

    Water for Last Frontier Circle is scheduled to be turned off from Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2015, at 1 a.m. Residents, please plan accordingly. Once water is returned to service at approximately 1 a.m., Jan. 1, 2015, it will NOT be potable - do not drink or cook with it until notified to do

  • Jumping into mental health

    All Airmen have a story explaining why they decided to join the Air Force, whether it was to further their education, start new adventures in a different country, or some other reason. For U.S. Air Force Capt. Steve Ramos, the 354th Medical Operations Squadron mental health element chief and suicide

  • Iceman hockey team wins 20th anniversary Commanders' Cup

    The Eielson Iceman hockey team out skated the Interior Alaska Army team 5 -1 in the 20th Anniversary of the Commanders' Cup Hockey game at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.This was the Iceman team's third straight win, which broke the tie in the series.The victory over the Army team wasn't an

  • Chaplain's 50-year journey to become bishop of Fairbanks diocese

    "I've always had a committed faith and a love for God, but never really thought of becoming a priest until I was enlisted in the Air Force," said Chaplain (Maj.) Chad Zielinski.The Michigan native, who currently serves as the 354th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, was ordained bishop of the

  • Hometown hockey rivals skate together for Eielson team

    Two hockey players who competed against each other throughout youth hockey found themselves on the same side of the ice for the first time after 22 years apart. Lt. Col. David Michaud, the 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, and retired Master Sgt. Chris Malenius started playing together last

  • New PACAF commander, command chief visit Iceman Team

    Gen. Lori Robinson, the Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Buddy Hutchison, the Pacific Air Forces command chief, visited Eielson Air Force Base to gain a better understanding of base capabilities and unit readiness Dec. 4-6. During her visit, General Robinson, who assumed command

  • Airman built for the stage

    Inspiration comes from many different people, whether from family members, celebrities or even friends it helps people to be creative in their own special way.For Senior Airman Kati Lappin, a 354th Medical Support Squadron dental technician, it was the passing of a friend who believed Lappin could

  • How to shoot Northern Lights; Eielson location offers unique photos

    Shooting the Aurora Borealis can be a very exciting and rewarding experience.  The colors and shapes of the Aurora varies from night to night and even from moment to moment. Being stationed in the northern most Air Force base in the world offers the unique opportunity to photograph what some people