• Summer fun with 168th family

    More than 1,500 people gathered at the 168th Air Refueling Wing hangar eating, mingling and enjoying activities, booths and displays arranged for the 168th Air Refueling Wing's Family Day here June 9.Family Day is not only an opportunity for servicemembers and their respective families to have fun,

  • 2nd largest RED FLAG-Alaska in full swing

    U.S. and coalition forces are wrapping up the first week of the 2nd largest RED FLAG-Alaska to date.Participants from Poland, Germany, Japan and U.S. military bases have endured a week of tactical air combat exercises designed to replicate the stresses that warfighters must face during their first

  • Public Health leads fight against food-borne illness

    While most base efforts to support the flying mission are easy to identify, a handful of public health technicians from the 354th Medical Operations Squadron take charge of performing food inspections of all public facilities on base, ensuring our Airmen are safe and able to complete the mission.

  • Icebox opens for Eielson airmen

    Eielson's junior Airmen now have the opportunity to enjoy a new facility where they can unwind after duty hours and mingle with fellow Icemen in a relaxed atmosphere.The Icebox, which opened May 22 and is located in Bldg. 2266, features a large lounge, dedicated movie and gaming rooms and a

  • Active shooter exercise tests Eielson’s awareness

    Members of the 354th Medical Group were challenged in their capability to respond to an active shooter during an exercise here May 23.Master Sgt. Allison Weeks, 354th Medical Operations Squadron mental health flight chief, said the purpose of the exercise was to test the duress system of the medical

  • Wildlife: Admire from afar

    Alaska's summer has arrived and its extended hours of daylight provide ample opportunity for recreation. Besides the hundreds of Airmen who have anxiously waited for a chance to sample the outdoors, Eielson's other tenants -- its wildlife -- venture out, sometimes crossing paths with members of the

  • SecAF visits Iceman Team

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley met with Eielson senior leaders and members of the Iceman Team during a visit here May 21 to 22. The Secretary visited several locations on base, spoke to Airmen and met with local civic leaders.During an all call at the base theater, Donley said Airmen are

  • Summer adventures planned by Youth Center

    This summer, base youth have a lot to look forward to. The possibilities for fun are endless with the dedication and hard work from the Eielson Youth Center, offering a safe place for kids to socialize, make new friends, learn new skills and participate in constructive activities.This year's summer

  • Town hall meeting brings Eielson residents up to date

    Eielson military family housing residents attended a town hall meeting May 15 at the base theater to discuss base housing policies and rules of engagement.Brig. Gen. James Post, 354th Fighter Wing commander, stressed the importance of Eielson's residents, especially spouses and children, knowing