• Eielson Airman selected as Outstanding Airman of the Year

    Air Force officials named a former Eielson Airman one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2011. Staff Sgt. Raven Taylor, a medical technician assigned to the 374th Medical Operations Squadron, Yokota Airbase, Japan, was recognized for her superior leadership, job performance, community

  • Town Hall Meeting informs Eielson’s personnel

    Airmen and their spouses attended town hall meetings at the base theater July 7 to discuss base housing changes and policies."You all live in government property," said Brig. Gen. James Post, 354th Fighter Wing commander, addressing the assembly. "Unfortunately, not everybody takes care of

  • Eielson Eagle Scout-to-be cleans up Chena River campground

    A local Boy Scout, soon to-be Eagle Scout, organized and coordinated a Chena River campground clean-up and renovation plan as part of his Eagle Scout leadership project.On average, most boys Ben Sutter's age are years from becoming an Eagle Scout; however, the 13-year old decided his Eagle Scout

  • First Sergeants’ hold fit fundraiser

    The second annual First Sergeants' Push-up a-thon fundraiser raised approximately $1,000 June 28 at Baker Field house fitness center.Individuals had multiple 10-minute sessions to perform as many push-ups as possible. Proceeds from this event will be used to support enlisted programs such as Airman

  • Eielson cares about its kids

    From toddlers to young adults, children rely on their parents for just about everything, especially safety and protection. The Eielson Air Force Base Youth Supervision Policy serves Airmen as a tool to help make everyday decisions ensuring their loved-ones are safe. "The youth supervision policy

  • Growing org enhances profession, strengthens networking

    As a member of the Air Force, there are a multitude of organizations Airmen can join to enhance and support their career development. Most Airmen are aware of the larger organizations, such as the Air Force Sergeant's Association and the Air Force Association - but there are also career-specific

  • Eielson’s Olympic Day

    Sports events were held June 23 as part of the youth center's participation in the international program, Olympic Day.Olympic Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games and to promote fitness and well-being, as well as the Olympic ideals of fair play,