• Shoppers flock to Holiday Bazaar

    Businesses from Eielson, Fort Wainwright, North Pole, Fairbanks and even as far as Wasilla set up shop at the Aurora Events Center Nov. 12 to participate in the Eielson Enlisted Spouses Club's Holiday Bazaar. At the bazaar attendees were able to indulge in food and shopping. Many vendors had

  • New TLF offers Airmen, families peace of mind

    Airmen gathered Nov. 9 as the 354th Fighter Wing vice commander cut the ribbon to celebrate the newest addition to Eielson Air Force Base's Temporary Lodging Facilities. The grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a true turning point for the installation's temporary facilities for Airmen

  • RED FLAG Off-season: Aggressors take time to ‘spin up’

    In Aggressor Country, providing each participating unit with the desired training is the order of the day during RED FLAG-Alaska and other aerial combat training exercises. During the off-season, the Aggressors' mission changes focus, concentrating more on upgrading and updating everything from

  • Veterans, thank you for your service

    November 11 commemorates the contributions of the men and women in uniform for keeping their oath -- to defend and protect this nation.Veterans Day offers a time each year for everyone to offer thanks to veterans, and for servicemembers to reflect on their service to the nation."[It is a time to

  • Town hall meeting explains civilian workforce restructure

    Eielson Air Force Base leadership held a town hall meeting Thursday to address how the recently announced Civilian Workforce Restructure would affect civilians here.The Air Force announced the restructuring initiative Nov. 2, which involves eliminating approximately 9,000 positions Air Force wide to

  • Children learn to be anti-bullies

    For the past month, Crawford Elementary School participated in International Stand-Up to Bullying month with various activities and lessons.Base and local community members participated by helping teach the anti-bullying message."I've worked in the secondary sector and have seen the long-term

  • Eielson slows down to endure winter's chill

    Eielson Air Force Base leadership advised the Iceman team Oct. 24 to properly prepare the installation for wintry weather. The cold climate of Interior Alaska and resulting hazardous conditions require Airmen to remain cautious while driving.Brig. Gen. James Post, 354th Fighter Wing commander,

  • Navy puts Growler to the test

    U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from the VAQ-135 BLACK RAVENS of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington trained alongside Eielson pilots during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-1.The BLACK RAVENS attended RF-A as just one portion of their training to familiarize themselves with the almost three year old EA-18G

  • USAF recruiter showcases 354 SFS

    The local AF recruiter spoke to more than 25 students at North Pole High School Oct. 18, 2011. The Air Force recruiter program reaches a wide audience and challenges its recruiters to effectively inform prospective applicants with information about how careers in the military should not go