• Leap of faith: Chaplains help Airmen flex spiritual muscles

    As one of the four pillars of resiliency, spiritual fitness can play an important role in the overall well-being of an Airman. For this reason, the chaplains of the 354th Fighter Wing provide many services to ensure every Iceman has the opportunity to speak to them.Some Airmen work jobs that might

  • Eielson Icemen sweep Army, 8-5

    The Eielson Icemen hockey team played against the Interior-Alaskan Based Army Hockey Team at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Patty Ice Arena during the annual Commanders' Cup Feb. 28, 2014, Fairbanks, Alaska. The crowd came to see the 19-year rivalry on ice and was given an exciting show with

  • IceMentor program aims to guide, develop Airmen

    Throughout life, individuals may seek others of like mind for advice, guidance and friendship. In the Air Force, this is no different; young Airmen sometimes seek help adapting to and learning the ins and outs of military life.However, help is not always easy to find, especially for someone brand

  • Unseen eyes watch unaware Airmen

    Social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and Flickr can provide an instantaneous and highly entertaining feedback stream of your daily activities to friends and family. The latest videos of dogs running with fireworks in their mouths, kittens tumbling in the snow or Internet memes of celebrity

  • Taking care of Airmen 'deploys' chaplains to the last frontier

    Twenty-four hours a day Airmen can go to a chaplain to tell their deepest secrets in confidence, receive counseling or spiritual care, or be comforted by these non-combatant Airmen who will travel the world to take care of service members and their families.This is no different for the Airmen who

  • AF announces 'pro-gear' policy change

    Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Department of Defense's policy on transporting member's professional books, papers and equipment, or PBP&E, shipped in household goods during permanent change of station moves.Known as "pro-gear," the new PBP&E policy will impact orders issued on

  • Eielson welcomes newest base honor guard members

    Eielson recently welcomed 12 new members to the base honor guard team during a graduation ceremony held at the Baker Field House Feb. 7.More than 100 Icemen including family members, friends and base leaders watched the class of 2014 perform a mock military funeral with honors."Thanks everyone for

  • Recruiter Assistance Program: More than meets the eye

    I remember five years ago when I started the long process of joining the military. I was nervous, excited and had no idea what to expect when going into the Air Force. The person who assured me, mentored me and put tons of hours into my career is the reason why I stand behind the lens telling the