• Polish “Tigers” push the limit in RF-A debut

    After training six years with specially designed F-16 Fighting Falcons, Polish air force "Tigers" traveled half the world over in their first transatlantic voyage to Alaska to experience world-class training at RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2. In only a few weeks, the Polish demonstrated a willingness to prove

  • Sinise, Lt. Dan Band pay tribute to service members

    Many know him by his portrayal of Lieutenant Dan Taylor in the film "Forrest Gump." For this reason, Gary Sinise is most likely not known for being a musician who plays bass guitar in a band fittingly named after his famed character.As part of a USO tour, the actor-musician performed with the Lt.

  • Icemen Get Dirty: Not all drains lead to the ocean

    Editor's Note: Icemen Get Dirty is a series that takes an inside look at what it takes to be employed in various work environments.With the discovery of waterborne diseases in the 1850s, the responsibility to shoulder the burden of public sanitation has expanded to become the streamlined process

  • 65 Icemen selected for promotion to technical sergeant

    Congratulations to the following 65 members of the Iceman Team who were recently selected for promotion to technical sergeant: Staff Sgt. Benjamin Amen, 354th Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Leonard Anderson, 354th Security Forces SquadronStaff Sgt. Frederick Bacorn, 354th Medical GroupStaff Sgt.

  • German air force brings Eurofighter, skills to Eielson

    After a nearly 5,000 mile trip across the world, 150 members of the German air force recently arrived at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, ushering in aircraft untouched by U.S. soil: eight German Eurofighter Typhoons.It is the first time ever the German airframe has deployed overseas. In fact, it is

  • 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