• Ben Eielson Graduate receives Fisher House Scholarship

    The Eielson commissary announced the 2011 Fisher House Scholarship winner May 17. Chynna Sandgren was presented with a certificate, which the 354th Mission Support Group commander presented to her in front of a large group of supporters.Chynna Sandgren, daughter of retired Master Sgt. Fred Sandgren

  • Eielson Icemen's baseball season starts

    Baseball season is here and the Eielson Icemen have been working hard to ensure the home team starts strong during this year's baseball season.The Iceman team is a part of the Men's Adult Baseball League and plays against local teams in Fairbanks and North Pole. The MABL is a national baseball

  • Bring on the bombs

    Eielson is host to several large force training exercises throughout the year. These exercises provide joint and coalition partners the opportunity to train with live munitions stored and supplied by the 354th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight.While most bases are capable of receiving munitions

  • Be proactive, know educational options

    Student life can be a tough but rewarding experience, but getting to that point can sometimes be difficult. That's where the education office advisors and counselors come in.The education office provides information and advises customers in areas dealing with their educational and developmental

  • Fire beats ice when ice isn't nice

    Eielson Air Force Base is a unique assignment for many reasons, its freezing temperatures and proximity to Santa Claus and the North Pole, to name a few. One thing Airmen and their families must be aware of while in Alaska is its unforgiving natural traps.The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Airmen put fitness first

    The Air Force constantly strives to uphold the highest standards. This is especially true when it comes to physical fitness. In today's joint fight the importance of properly caring for the primary weapon in the Air Force arsenal-its Airmen is critical to our success.Today's Airmen must train