• Chiefs, first sergeants throw down gauntlet in volleyball match

    Icemen chiefs dominated the floor in a competitive volleyball game against Eielson's first sergeants as part of an Air Force Assistance Fund campaign fundraiser March 11, 2013.Because the two groups play together as one team when facing Airman Leadership School graduating classes, Icemen first

  • Eielson's dining facility goes for green

    Many have heard the Iceman mantra "ready to go at 50 below," but how many know the role proper nutrition plays in meeting that charge?Go for Green, an Air Force-mandated nutrition program to aid Airmen with their physical training, was implemented Air Force-wide in April 2012 and introduced to

  • Icemen take command at 2013 Yukon Quest

    There are few places where man can still prove himself in the face of Mother Nature, and with help from modern technology, mushers had the chance, safely leading sled dog teams down the 2013 Yukon Quest trail Feb. 2 to 15.This year, Icemen with the 354th Operations Support Squadron volunteered to

  • Aerospace Ground Equipment: Bringing the heat to Eielson

    The Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight from the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares support ground equipment to enhance and sustain Eielson Air Force Base's operations.AGE personnel serve as a crucial element to the aircraft mission ensuring proper maintenance can be performed on each

  • Icemen become newest honor guard members

    Airmen from various squadrons of the Iceman Team participated in a rigorous week-long training program Feb. 4 to 8 in order to become members of the Eielson Air Force Base Honor Guard team.Each year, Eielson honor guardsmen train Airmen aspiring to be a part of a team that epitomizes the Air Force's

  • Augmentee training fortifies, supports Eielson mission

    Each month, various squadrons provide willing Airmen who must undergo augmentee training provided by the 354th Security Forces Squadron, all in an effort to help support ongoing mission objectives at Eielson Air Force Base.During training, individuals learn proper techniques and procedures to become

  • Ready to Go at 50 Below

    Wake up in the morning, roll out of bed, grab your smartphone and check the weather. How cold is it at Eielson today? The weather is something taken for granted due to the ease of checking the forecast at any time. It often has the appearance of something automated, but this is not the case. At

  • SEAC conveys joint priorities to Icemen

    Members of the Iceman Team were reminded of what it means to take up the profession of arms when the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 30.During an all-call at the base theater here, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan

  • School liaison officer helps families move forward

    The military lifestyle is defined by transitions - from deployments to changing duty stations, movement is constant.For dependents of military members, particularly children, the continuous change presents unique challenges. Arriving at a new school can be stressful, and because of this, the Air