• 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

  • Eielson prepares for bowhunting season

    With warmer weather on the rise, the season is closing in for Icemen looking to bowhunt moose on base.In order to bowhunt moose on Eielson territory, Airmen must qualify by completing a competency course as well as a classroom orientation briefing.Because on-base moose hunting is allowed by bow and

  • Iceman Team hosts NASA research

    A team of researchers from the NASA Airborne Science Program recently visited Eielson to assemble topography of glaciers and ice sheets in Alaska April 25 to 27, 2013.Due to some of the research taking place in the Beaufort Sea, Eielson's location provided NASA with necessary personnel and equipment

  • Every Dollar Counts campaign launches

    Beginning May 1, Airmen can submit their cost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites while at home, the office or on their smartphones. With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the "Every Dollar Counts"

  • Eielson youth show Purple Up pride

    Robert M. Crawford Elementary School students celebrated Purple Up Day April 19, 2013, honoring military children who make unique sacrifices in support of their active duty mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Alaska recently adopted Purple Up Day last year to show support for an estimated 13,000

  • ADAPT teams with zombies for alcohol awareness

    Your vision is blurred, making it hard to see what is in front of you. All that is on your mind are the zombies closing in and how many drinks you had at the bar. Gravestones line the pathway, but they seem as if they are jumping out of nowhere, slowing you down and letting the zombies nearly get

  • SARC: Icemen don’t dodge the issue

    Eielson members supported Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an annual dodgeball tournament April 18 at the Baker Field House here. The month of April was designated National SAAM to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual