• 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

  • Maintainers compete in MXG Olympics

    Icemen were challenged by friendly competition in a series of organized events in this year's 354th Maintenance Group Olympics April 20 at the weapons loading facility here.Airmen with the 354th MXG participated in several events, including a composite tool kit scramble, ammo can relay, flight

  • Motorcycle briefing preaches proactive mishap prevention

    The 354th Fighter Wing Safety office will offer the annual motorcycle preseason brief April 26 and 27 at the base theater.The briefing provides service members with all the necessary tools to ensure a fun-filled 2012 summer riding season, which opens April 28. There will be six briefings for riders

  • Eielson’s volunteers continue tradition

    As part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Eielson acknowledged its volunteer force at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 17.Eielson's 1,203 volunteers donated 31,711 hours of service during 2011, saving the wing and the surrounding community $677,341.62. Their efforts were