• 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

  • 23 Icemen selected for promotion to master sergeant

    Twenty-three Icemen were notified May 23 of their selection for promotion to master sergeant.Air Force-wide, 3,841 were selected for promotion, representing 18.71 percent of the 20,528 eligible.The average score for those selected was 350.21. Selectees' average time in grade is 4.38 years and time

  • Eielson spouse: More than meets the 'Eagle Eyes'

    In the wake of the bombings in Boston and terrorist attempts to disrupt the daily lives of American citizens, an Eielson Air Force Base spouse sprang into action and reported a suspicious person during an Operational Readiness Exercise in April. Jenny Mosley, wife of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Mosley,

  • Eielson designated Tree City USA 20 consecutive years

    On Jan. 12, 1994, Eielson Air Force Base became the first Alaskan community to be named as a Tree City USA. Now, nearly 20 years later, the base has maintained the honor and has held its title each year since then.Tom Slater, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resources outdoor recreation

  • Keeping a HAWC eye on health and wellness

    In an effort to improve overall wellness and prevent disease, Air Force installations have made the Health and Wellness Center a focal point. The HAWC provides education and services tailored to the unique Alaskan environment to both improve community awareness and promote healthy lifestyle choices