• 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.

  • 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