• New Honor Guardsmen strive for perfection

    Several Airmen took part in a weeklong training program Feb. 22 to 25 before officially becoming Eielson Honor Guardsmen. The United States Air Force Honor Guard training program challenges Airmen to strive for perfection throughout the execution of basic movements. Trainers spend the entire week

  • The dangers of distracted driving

    It is late afternoon and you are on your way home from work. Your cell phone's text message alert just sounded but it is in the pocket of your jacket, underneath your gym bag which is located over on the passenger seat. Now you find yourself fumbling around trying to find your phone in case you need

  • Healthcare needs for Eielson newcomers

    The 354th Medical Group is here to serve our patient population here at Eielson Air Force Base. The first priority for newcomers should include a visit to the Medical Clinic on Central Avenue to enroll with TRICARE/Tri West. The second priority for new arrivals is to attend the 354 MDG newcomers

  • MXS phase inspection helps preserve aircraft quality

    Inspection team members from the 354th Maintenance Squadron remove panels on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to take a closer look at the wear and tear the aircraft may have endured during its last few hundred flying hours.Airmen who make up the inspection team form the core unit, a hands-on team who

  • Silver Flag gives experience to junior Airmen

    Airmen with the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in Silver Flag, a two week exercise hosted at Kadena air base Okinawa, Japan, before returning to Eielson on Feb. 18.The 63-man team used the exercise to fulfill training obligations on a variety of tasks that aren't easily taught at home

  • 354 FSS earns Eubank award

    Pacific Air Forces selected 354th Force Support Squadron for the Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award in the small base installation category for 2010. The Eubank award recognizes the best installation level force support squadrons evaluating them in mission accomplishment, leadership, innovation,

  • Airmen stay active with Fit Flag

    Bi-monthly, Airmen attend Fit Flag, formerly known as sports day, to take a break out of their schedules to participate in unit sports events and exercise.Fit Flag offers Icemen a variety of sports activities to enjoy and get fit starting at 3:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday. This idea was