• 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

  • 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