• Death Rattlers rock RF-A 14-3

    With several joint forces assembled for RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3, Eielson hosted the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, also known as the "Death Rattlers," assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The Death Rattlers tested their combat capabilities in the multi-service coordinated aerial

  • Wolf Pack prowls skies over Alaska

    Wolf Pack Airmen assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea arrived at Eielson a few days late, but wasted no time in catching up with the rest of RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3.The 80th FS came to Eielson to sharpen their air combat skills and apply their training in the

  • Wild Weasels deploy airpower to RF-A 14-3

    As RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 kicks into high gear, Eielson has seen many different units from around the world.The Wild Weasels from the 14th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan made their first RF-A appearance of the year, bringing tactical air combat skills to assist

  • 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