• EOD demonstrates capabilites

    The 354th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team demonstrated many of their capabilities during a work center tour for several Icemen.The EOD team started the demonstration by showing a video of a deployment involving a multitude of explosions in sync with the beat of the music. The work center tour

  • Eielson Iceman receives Purple Heart

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jimmy Boulware, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, received a Purple Heart decoration during a promotion recognition ceremony Thursday for injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device Oct. 6, 2005 while deployed to Iraq. Then an Airman 1st Class,

  • TACPs ruck 275 miles to raise money for organization

    People driving along the Denali Highway last week saw approximately 20 men wearing uniforms and carrying large backpacks. What the they didn't see were blisters the hikers received, the eating of Meals, Ready to Eat food rations and their reason for being on the road.Tactical Air Control Party

  • To drink or not to drink: how much is too much, know when to quit

    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 chaplain assists sister service chapel

    If you have attended Catholic Mass at the Fort Wainwright chapel during the past four weeks, you might have noticed a new face leading the service.  U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Zielinski, 354th Fighter Wing Catholic chaplain, has been assisting the Ft Wainwright Chaplain Corps during a five-week

  • Marines make waves at RF-A 14-2

    Marines from Cherry Point, N.C. participated in a two and half week-long exercise here during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-2 where they learned skills and tactics used in deployed environments.During RF-A 14-2, Marines from the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 arrived

  • JASDF trains, excels during RF-A

    RED FLAG-Alaska is a melting pot of different units from around the world, all training to accomplish the same goal: Mission success among allied and coalition partners.The familiar faces of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force members are among those here at Eielson during RF-A 14-2, and the roar of

  • Two Seasons Dining Facility step up to the plate during RF-A

    RED FLAG-Alaska brings people from all over the world, giving Eielson a real challenge in continuing to provide the best service possible.Food is, of course, one amenity that everyone needs a taste of, and the Two Seasons Dining Facility strives to feed so many mouths without compromising the