• 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

  • Eielson Spotlight Awards honor local teachers

    In the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eielson reintroduced the Teacher Appreciation Spotlight Awards May 8, recognizing teachers and support staff members at Eielson-based schools for their hard work and dedication.The awards luncheon let teachers and supporting staff members know that Eielson

  • AF selects 35 Icemen for promotion to master sergeant

    Congratulations to the following Icemen who were selected for promotion to master sergeant:Robert Baker, 354th Maintenance SquadronJoseph Balzer, 354th Logistics Readiness SquadronJustin Brooks, 354th MXSRobert Carlson, 354th Civil Engineers SquadronJennie Carmichael, 354th Medical Operations

  • Be a wingman with AADD

    For more than 10 years, Airmen Against Drunk Driving has been the last line of defense for anyone who has had a plan fall through at Eielson. This year alone, AADD has provided over 80 Airmen with a ride home, and has possibly saved just as many lives.According to Master Sgt. Gary Lutz, 354th

  • Test pilots provide unique training to Aggressors

    Test pilots from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., held a training course here April 23 through 27, teaching 18th Aggressor Squadron aviators to harness the power of the F-16 Fighting Falcon even when pushed beyond its limits. The course was tailored to Aggressor pilots who requested the training.

  • Munitions Icemen arm up

    Airmen throughout the 354th Maintenance Squadron worked 24-hour operations April 28 through 30 to receive a shipment of munitions to be used in support of upcoming exercises.Twice a year, Eielson receives a delivery of all armaments to sustain any training for the following six months. The shipment,

  • Eielson firefighters install, inspect child safety seats

    Eielson fire fighters educated local military families on child seat safety with free installations and inspections at Fire Station 1 here April 28.During the inspections, firefighters identified incorrectly installed, defective or broken child safety seats, and checked for anything that could harm

  • Self-defense class kicks it up for sexual assault awareness

    For an individual whose well-being or safety is threatened by physical violence, knowing how to react can make the difference between being able to defend themselves and becoming a victim.Eielson Airmen attended a self-defense class at the Baker Field House here April 25 to promote awareness and