• Colorful changes in AF future with updated AFI

    It may look like an oversized bag of Skittles spilled in the Baker Field House next Fit Flag with changes to the Air Force Instruction Jan. 17, such as no color restrictions to athletic shoes.Other notable changes include the wear of black socks and no reflective belt with the physical training

  • Eielson completes information systems certification, accreditation

    Cyber Icemen recently completed the required Air Force information systems Certification and Accreditation program for the base, ensuring continued network access across all base agencies.The program is a Defense Department and Air Force-wide requirement of the Information Assurance program that

  • ATC Icemen train Army for fixed-wing aircraft

    Air traffic controllers are nothing new to the Army. The difference is that most of their experience applies to rotary-wing aircraft rather than the usual fixed-wing aircraft flown by the Air Force.Two Fort Wainwright Soldiers, however, are getting the best of both worlds.Spcs. Paul Murray and

  • Eielson Airman earns prestigious mentorship award

    Pacific Air Forces has named an Eielson Airman as a top mentor and leader in all of the pacific command.Known for her superb leadership and mentoring abilities, Master Sgt. Holly Roschel, 354th Fighter Wing career assistance advisor, received the General Billy J. Boles Mentorship Award."How she won

  • Eielson Medical Group Airmen earn outstanding medical service awards

    Four Icemen were recently honored by Pacific Air Forces for outstanding performance in the medical service field.Maj. David Gilliam, Maj. Shaun White, Capt. Bryan Sixkiller and Airman 1st Class Bethany Cornett all earned recognition for their hard work."It is an honor to have so many of our Airmen

  • Load crew competition showcases Eielson's best

    Weapons load crew members from the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in an annual load crew competition here Dec. 13, 2013.The event challenged two three-person crews to equip F-16 Fighting Falcons with a full complement of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles in a timed combat loading scenario.

  • Eielson offers NCOA in-residence course

    Throughout an enlisted Airman's career, there are key opportunities to develop skills to lead, manage and supervise Air Force personnel by completing designated professional military education courses. With current fiscal constraints, Pacific Air Forces and the Elmendorf PME Center devised a process

  • Meal brings family of deployed, remote together

    A dinner was held at the Eielson City Center for family members of deployed and remote Airmen Dec. 13.Families from the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Air Refueling Wing attended the holiday themed meal to interact with spouses and families who are in similar situations. "We hold this monthly dinner