• 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

  • New bus line connects Eielson to local communities

    Just in time for spring, Eielson residents will soon have a new option for local travel.Metropolitan Area Commuter System, with coordination from base officials, will begin an express bus service between Salcha, Eielson, North Pole and Fairbanks starting March 15. The new White Line will run Monday

  • Airmen's Dinner feeds the masses

    The 354th Fighter Wing Staff Agency will host the Airman's Dinner for unaccompanied Airmen March 20 at the base chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. In the past, Airmen have arrived to the event with the aroma of dinner filling their nostrils; however, this meal will feature breakfast as the main course, to

  • AF officials announce manpower force structure changes

    Air Force officials released force structure changes and resulting manpower impacts from the new DoD strategic guidance and fiscal 2013 President's Budget Mar. 6.The fiscal 2013 President's Budget adjusts Air Force military end strength to 501,000, with net reductions of 3,900 Active Duty, 5,100 Air