• Eielson's GOVs going green

    The 354th Mission Support Group received Eielson's first dry-lease hybrid car, leading the way to a "greener" vehicle fleet at Eielson.The 2011 Ford Escape hybrid was ordered through a dry lease from the General Service Administration to fill an authorization, allowing it to be maintained by Eielson

  • AAFES recognizes "You Made the Grade" winner

    Army and Air Force Exchange Services rewarded a local student for her hard work and effort in the classroom with a small ceremony at the installation's Base Exchange June 7.Kacey Dwyer, daughter of Master Sgt. Daniel Dwyer, 354th Force Support Squadron, accepted a $3,000 savings bond as the second

  • Eielson first sergeant goes to sergeant major school

    One of Eielson's first sergeants will not only represent Eielson, but the entire Air Force at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy in August.Master Sgt. Michelle Martin, 354th Maintenance Group first sergeant, was selected to attend the nine-month USAMA, held at Fort Bliss, Texas, in lieu of

  • For richer or poorer Chapel services steer Airmen

    Everyone needs to be heard once in awhile, even Airmen. One way the Iceman Team renews and reinforces each Airman's sense of purpose is by relying on the guidance of the chapel staff.Entrusted with preparing aviation forces for combat, deploying Airmen in support of global operations and enabling

  • Defenders conduct book drive

    The Eielson Air Force Base 354th Security Forces Squadron Defenders recently gathered and donated 1,241 books for the Literacy Council of Alaska.Even with the unpredictable schedules of 354th SFS Airmen, the book drive allowed everyone in the squadron to be involved. Everyone could take time to