• Security Forces Airman selected for Academy Prep School

    A 354th Security Forces member was recently chosen for a unique opportunity. Airman 1st Class Charles Stephens was selected as 1 of 50 enlisted Airmen selected to attend the Air Force Academy Preparatory School in the near future.The 10-month school is designed to academically, physically and

  • AFAF offers Icemen chance to give back

    Taking care of our own is a fundamental belief within Air Force culture. As Wingmen, we are expected give, whether through time, emotional support, or money, as a "Commitment to Caring" for the Airmen surrounding us. The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund, now in its 41st year, is underway at Eielson,

  • POV shipping program undergoes changes

    The Department of Defense's privately owned vehicle shipping program will undergo several changes starting May 1.Several vehicle processing centers, where privately owned vehicles are dropped off and picked up, will relocate.With the exception of eight cities that will close their vehicle processing

  • Maintenance squadron recovery team gets 'hooked' on training

    Members of the 354th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team joined the fire department April 11 to test the durability of the arresting cable system. The annual training certified the cable system which acts as an emergency brake for any aircraft experiencing technical difficulties and unable to

  • Historian shares passion for self-defense

    The thought of a historian often brings about the image of a scholar surrounded by dusty tomes, gathering information about the past to make decisions for the future.In that sense, Jack Waid, 354th Fighter Wing historian, serves the part and has the responsibility to preserve the past in order to

  • Eielson celebrates Purple Up Day

    April is the month of military child, when Alaskans come together to honor of the strength, sacrifices and continual resilience demonstrated by military children in support of their military family members.As part of the observance, all Alaskans are encouraged to wear purple April 15 in celebration

  • TAP curriculum available online for separating service members

    Separating service members can participate in the transition assistance program, or TAP, online, Department of Defense officials recently announced. TAP, now called Transition GPS-Goals, Plans and Success, is designed to prepare separating and retiring members for life outside of the military. It

  • Inspectors keep Icemen safe, flying

    Food has the U.S. Department of Agriculture, gas pumps have weights and measures inspectors, and even buildings require experts to ensure quality and safety. Aircraft and their maintainers are no exception.Maintaining "Excellence in all we do" is every Airman's job, though for the Airmen of the