• Volunteers needed for Arctic Winter Games 2014

    Eielson members in search of volunteer opportunities have a chance to give their time in assisting with a uniquely Alaskan event in Fairbanks March 15 to 22, 2014. More than 800 volunteers are needed for the Arctic Winter Games 2014 to help with things like keeping score, security, transportation,

  • Seven Icemen selected for promotion to chief master sergeant

    The 354th Fighter Wing welcomed seven Airmen into the highest enlisted tier Nov. 14, 2013, in the 13E9 chief master sergeant promotion cycle.The seven Airmen selected for promotion are:Cornelius, Stephen W., 354th Aircraft Maintenence SquadronLabrie, Kevin R., 354th  Force Support SquadronMann,

  • NOAA's Arctic mission comes to Eielson

    Miles north beyond Eielson rests the frigid waters of the Arctic. There, researchers and pilots from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration patrolled the airspace Oct. 19 - Nov. 7, collecting valuable data on the earth's atmosphere.The mission is one of global importance due to the fact

  • Town hall meeting prepares Eielson community for Alaskan Winter

    Eielson housing residents attended a town hall meeting Nov. 6 at the base theater and received information needed in the event of heat or power loss this winter.Col. Larry Rice, 354th Mission Support Group commander, briefed attendees on recommended actions in the event of short-term heat or power

  • Visibility essential to safety during dark winter months

    Alaska experiences extended periods of darkness during the winter, with the most drastic change in daylight occurring during the months of October and November. With shorter sunlit days upon us, it's important that Icemen take the steps to remain visible.Air Force Instruction 36-2903 states the use

  • Get ready for the games

    The 354th Force Support Squadron will host Lunchtime Sports Tournaments at the fitness center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 to Dec. 15.Squadrons from around the base will compete in elimination-style tournaments each week featuring a different sport.The new sports program was created by the fitness

  • Corvias Foundation expands 2014 scholarship, grant offerings

    Corvias Foundation announced that applications for the 2014 Our Future Scholarships and 2014 Our Family Educational Grants are now available. The Foundation supports military families in pursuit of higher education and has awarded more than $4.5 million in scholarships and grants to children and

  • Family advocacy program launches stress management class

    The Family Advocacy Program held a stress management class here Oct. 29 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class, led by Daniel Francom, Family Advocacy Program outreach manager, gave participants an opportunity to learn about ways to manage stress in the arctic environment with tools

  • Icemen 5/6 to host Special Duty Fair

    Members of the Icemen 5/6 club will host a Special Duty Fair  8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24 in the Yukon Club Ballroom.The event allows Airmen the opportunity to learn about available special duties, ask questions and speak with Eielson members who have served in those positions.Many Eielson NCOs have

  • Heartbeat of Eielson: Power plant fuels Iceman mission

    We turn the lights on when we wake up. We plug our cars in and crank the heat in our homes in the dead of winter. We turn on our computers when we get to work.All of these actions are second nature, yet it may not be widely known that all of them, and Eielson's capabilities, are made possible thanks