• Wildlife, outdoor safety: How to prevent danger

    Summer means tons of outdoor fun in Alaska. It also means those choosing to venture into the wild should know how to approach it and its residence safely.The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources Office advises all Eielson residents to exercise caution while undergoing any activities which

  • Shoo fly, don't bother me: Pest management battles summer nuisance

    Alaskan summers are synonymous with beautiful weather, nearly endless sunshine and swarms of mosquitoes.Master Sgt. Joseph Luciani, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of pest management, is familiar with mosquitoes. As pest manager, Luciani's overall mission is to make sure there are no

  • Safety device saves 2 Icemen

    After being delivered into the Alaskan wilderness by a float plane and hiking miles further into the mountains, two Icemen's dream photography trip turned into a nightmare. Slipping on slick rocks, both Staff Sgt. Joshua Black and Airman 1st Class Scott Larson, 354th Operations Support Squadron air

  • 56 Icemen selected for promotion to technical sergeant

    Fifty-six Icemen were notified June 27 of their selection for promotion to technical sergeant.Air Force-wide, 5,654 were selected for promotion, representing 15.03 percent of the 37,608 eligible. The average score for those selected was 340.17. Selectees' average time in grade is 5.52 years and time

  • Airman’s Attic gives back to Icemen

    Whether a military family is starting out at a new base or just looking for a few household goods, Eielson Airman's Attic is willing to help.The Airman's Attic is devoted to a tradition of giving back to the community by supplying free items to improve the quality of life of Icemen and their

  • NCO retraining program application window open

    Staff sergeant-selects through master sergeants in overage career fields can apply for retraining into an undermanned career field during Phase I of the fiscal 2014 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. Retraining applications will be accepted June 4 to July 7.The two-phase program is used to

  • BASH works to reduce hazards

    Eielson's Bird-Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program has been in place for many years and has always maintained one mission: to keep constant watch for wildlife near Air Force assets.Birds in particular pose a significant threat to aircraft operations here, and BASH's primary job is to ensure

  • 25th ASOS Airman dies in off-duty vehicle mishap

    Senior Airman Alan Bufala, Tactical Air Control Party Airman with the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, died June 2 as a result of an off-duty vehicle mishap at Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The 25th ASOS is part of the 1st Air Operations Support Group under the leadership of the 354th Fighter Wing.Senior

  • Icemen reach educational milestone

    A group of Airmen reached a career and education milestone, receiving their Community College of the Air Force degrees during the spring graduation ceremony at the Yukon Club here May 20, 2013.Sixteen Icemen with the Spring Class of 2013 were presented diplomas, earned between October 2012 and March