• AFE provides life support, protection

    A pilot's mission is more than simply flying. If the worst were to happen and a pilot is grounded, survival becomes the mission. This is where aircrew flight equipment comes in. It is a life-saving business - one that Eielson's pilots would not be able to safely fly without.From a life raft, oxygen

  • Spouses clubs promote networking, fun

    People often forge friendships with other individuals in similar circumstances. The Eielson Enlisted Spouses' Club and Eielson Officer Spouses' Club are no exception, acting as hubs for starting friendships with spouses sharing the same situation.The EESC and EOSC organizations support the base and

  • Eielson Airman nominated for second Bronze Star

    A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician has been nominated for a second Bronze Star and Army Commendation medal with valor for his response after a soldier stepped on an improvised explosive device while on a foot patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan. While assigned to the

  • Maintainers trade tools for music

    The sound of music typically starts with the rhythm section - percussion mixed with bass. Add in a lead guitar and some vocals, and a band is formed. For this year's Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet April 20, guests can expect a band instead of a guest speaker. Members from the 354th

  • Fit Flag makes Icemen sweat

    Taking time to exercise is important for all Airmen in today's Air Force to ensure those committed to serving this nation are fit to fight, and Eielson is no exception. The Iceman Team is winning the "battle of the bulge" with Fit Flag, an opportunity for the entire Wing to spend time exercising as

  • Air Force officials: check Professional Development Guide for errors

    Air Force officials announced today that some copies of the printed versions of the 2011 Professional Development Guide will need to be returned to unit Weighted Airman Promotion System monitors, as the documents may have a number of errors."Airmen and Supervisors of Airmen using this version of the

  • AFE parachutes preserve, prolong pilots' safety

    At a moment's notice, a pilot could go from flying high to making a last-second decision: pulling the handle on their seat to eject -- a last resort if all else fails.When Airmen from the 354th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment section put their stamp of approval on an emergency

  • Snow Barn tackles heavy snow, ice

    Winter certainly is not over here, and the Iceman Team is definitely no stranger to snow. With the season still in effect, members at Eielson's Snow Barn are working diligently to keep the mission on track.Tech. Sgt. Orlin Rohde, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the

  • 18-month recycling project saves big money

    The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron reached the final stages of an 18-month recycling project recently, saving Eielson nearly $500,000. The project began when the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron identified 168,000 pounds of unneeded aircraft deicer fluid -- a composition of two glycols with

  • The windup and the pitch

    America's pastime, baseball, is a sport dedicated to history and tradition. While baseball history is short and the tradition is young at Eielson Air Force Base, it is defined by passion and a love for the game displayed by those of the Icemen baseball team.Senior Airman Nicholas Tuck, 18th