Privatized housing reaches Eielson

Representatives from Corvias Military Living, the new name in Eielson housing, recently spoke to the Iceman Team during a town hall meeting at the base theater here Apr. 2, 2013, to discuss the potential changes and impacts of Eielson shifting to privatized housing later this year.Many Department of

PACAF Command Chief addresses Icemen

In his first visit here March 20-21, Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, Pacific Air Forces command chief master sergeant, met with Airmen and listened to concerns about future impacts on the Air Force.McDonald said he came to Eielson to find out how senior leadership can better support Eielson AFB

AFSA: one voice, one vision

There are more than 260,000 active duty enlisted members in the Air Force, and with the help of the Air Force Sergeants Association, Airmen's voices are consistently heard on Capitol Hill.AFSA, a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Air Force members, maintains a vigilant

BDOC: Keeping Eielson safe, sound

Long hours and a fast-pace environment describe the daily grind of the Icemen working at the Base Defense Operation Center entrusted to keep Eielson Air Force Base safe and secure.BDOC controllers work in what is commonly known as the nerve center of the base, providing 24/7 surveillance of Eielson

Service members cheer on Ice Dogs during Military Appreciation Night

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