• On the prowl: VAQ-142 participates in RF-A 14-1

    It's not every day Eielson hosts counterparts from the U.S. Navy, but the distinguished look of the EA-6B Prowler is a welcome sight during RED FLAG-Alaska.Electronic Attack Squadron 142 Gray Wolves from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Wash., recently deployed several Prowlers to

  • 33 Icemen selected for promotion to master sergeant

    Thirty-three Icemen were notified May 22 of their selection for promotion to master sergeant.Air Force-wide, 4,073 were selected for promotion.The 4,073 selected represent a 17.96 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 352.55. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.41

  • SFS trains CES in combat readiness

    The 354th Security Forces Squadron recently put a group of 354th Civil Engineers through the paces of intense individual movement training.During a recent Prime BEEF day, a time dedicated to training deployment skills, defenders showed engineers different combat techniques on how to move and

  • EOD supports president on tour in Malaysia

    They're told where they're going and who they're following, but what they could face is unknown. A team of five members from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal flight recently had the opportunity to support a unique mission--supporting the commander in chief."How we get

  • Defenders: Combat ready, always

    "Shots fired, engaging target!" a voice calls out. Within seconds, a team of defenders rushes into the room to counteract the threat. The suspect is on the ground and cuffed in mere moments; the threat is neutralized.While this might sound like the scene out of a movie, Airmen from the 354th

  • Dirt Boyz: Paving the way for a cleaner base

    In the winter, they're seen driving giant snow brooms to ensure base personnel are able to drive safely. Now that the snow is gone, Dirt Boyz from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron continue to work hard in cleaning the base and making it safe to drive."We're going to get into summer repair, which