• ACMI pods produce knowledge, keeps warfighters sharp

    Keeping track of 60 aircraft from U.S. and allied partners during an intense two-week exercise could seem to be an impossible task especially utilizing a training space the size of Florida.To track actions ensuring pilots can learn from their flying experience and sharpen their war-fighting skills,

  • Counting down to privatized housing at Eielson

    Corvias Military Living representatives spoke to Eielson residents during a town hall meeting at the base theater here Aug. 6, saying privatized housing will begin at Eielson Sept. 1.Members of the Iceman Team in attendance were informed of tenant rights and responsibilities as well as the

  • Republic of Korea AFCOS visits Eielson

    The Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ilhwan Sung, visited here Aug. 5 to 6.Sung toured RED FLAG-Alaska facilities prior to the Republic of Korea participating for the first time, gave a morale speech to his airmen and met Eielson's senior leaders. The ROKAF brought six aircraft and

  • Japan arrives for first 2013 RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

    Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15J Eagles landed here Aug. 4 to participate in this calendar year's first RED FLAG-Alaska.The F-15Js form part of the JASDF fighter-interceptor aircraft inventory used to engage hostile aircraft. The F-15J was brought to RF-A 13-3 to help JASDF members improve their

  • Getting S.I.C.K. saves time, money

    The next time you plan on making a trip to the Class 6 Shopette or the Base Exchange to buy medicines for treating cold or heartburn symptoms, remember that you have free access to those same over the counter drugs from the 354th Medical Group pharmacy.The Self-Initiated Care Kit program, or

  • ORE test interagency cooperation, skills

    Icemen held operational readiness exercises, July 15 to 19. Multiple base agencies responded to simulated incidents throughout Eielson to test their skills during accidents, active shooters, self aid buddy care situations and other common occurances. To view the whole slideshow, visit:

  • Six Icemen selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel

    Six Icemen were selected for promotion in the 2013 Lieutenant Colonel LAF/LAF-J Central Selection Board. Those selected for promotion include:Maj. Rawley Mims, 354th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMaj. Edward Hogan, 354th Logistics Readiness SquadronMaj. Megan Riley, 354th Force Support SquadronMaj.