• Range division clears the way for exercises

    In the backwoods of Eielson Air Force Base rests the Yukon Training Area, a portion of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex that covers 181 square miles of Eielson's territory.Because of this, Eielson has a dedicated team of individuals who maintain this portion of the JPARC so it can be used to

  • Immunizations educates Iceman community

    At the beginning of the 20th century 50,000 people died of smallpox, which was later eradicated in 1979. Polio was eliminated from the western hemisphere in 1944, but is still present in other areas of the world.While new improvements are still being made with immunizations, vaccines are not a new

  • JMC renaming honors late Senator Ted Stevens

    Eielson and Ft. Wainwright members, along with friends and family of the late Senator Ted Stevens gathered at the Joint Mobility Complex here for a renaming and dedication ceremony Aug 9.The JMC, operational since 2003, was renamed the Stevens Joint Mobility Complex honoring Senator Stevens and his

  • Tower team concept keeps RF-A in the air

    Just as a jet needs fuel to function, pilots need guidance from air traffic controllers to safely complete a mission. Simply put, there is potential for chaos without someone monitoring the airflow of Eielson's aircraft.Air traffic controllers ensure the mission flows efficiently, said Airman 1st

  • New instruction puts spotlight on standards, culture

    When referencing fundamental standards, Airmen now have a single source: Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards.As one of the capstone acts of his 39-year career, Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff, put his signature on the brand new instruction, which communicates in one

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • Eight mile run to provide challenge

    Runners looking for a challenge that will test their fitness and will power will have their chance at an eight-mile run Aug. 11 starting at 7 a.m. at Spruce Lake.The event, coordinated by the 354th Force Support Squadron fitness center staff, features a route starting at Spruce Lake, heading to