• ROKAF rocks during RF-A 15-1

    Republic of Korea air force airmen from the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing arrived with KF-16D Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to join other RED FLAG-Alaska participants for the final joint exercise of the calendar year.The KF-16D fighter aircraft were flown for the first time across the Pacific Ocean,

  • Ground radar, airfield systems transfer functional authority to 354th OSS

    In 2012, the U.S. Air Force identified that ground radar and airfield systems career fields should transfer as a cyber-specialty to an operations support specialty; joining them with the airfield management community.Senior leaders revamped the program and aligned critical skills for two Air Force

  • Tomcats prowl during RF-A 15-1

    Marines from Yuma, Ariz., made an appearance during a two and half week-long exercise for RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1, where they practiced scenarios that would be used in a deployed setting.Marine Attack Squadron VMA-311 Tomcats recently deployed several AV-8B Harrier ground attack aircraft to participate

  • BEHS job shadow program: More than meets the eye

    Ben Eielson High School students continue with another year of up-close looks at various careers the Air Force has to offer, via a job shadow program at Eielson.The job shadow program is a three-part assignment for an academically-motivating class designed to highlight numerous U.S. Air Force

  • Countering Jack Frost's wintery grip

    The days of the endless Alaskan summer sun and mosquitoes swarming in the warm air have been forgotten, only to be replaced by mounds of snow and layers of ice as far as the eye can see.With winter well underway, Col. Larry Rice, the 354th Mission Support Group commander, hosted a town hall meeting

  • Icemen firefighters kick-off Fire Prevention Week

    Icemen families packed into Eielson's Fire Station 2 to enjoy a day of fun during an open house Sunday afternoon.The first open house in 10 years was held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week which began a series of activities held around base."The purpose of this open house is to get

  • Mental health flight kicks off help-seeking campaign

    With Alaska's long hours of darkness and cold temperatures just around the corner, the 354th Medical Group's mental health flight began its Early Mental Health Help-Seeking Campaign to maintain the mental fitness of the Iceman team.As of Sept. 15, the mental health flight is officially open to adult

  • Absentee Voters Week leaves no wingman behind

    Absentee Voters Week starts Sept. 29 and runs until Oct. 6.  Voting assistance officers will be available to educate voters on their right to vote and how to cast ballots for the general elections Nov. 4. Capt. Kristin Carl, a 354th Fighter Wing assistant staff judge advocate and voting assistance