• Sponsorship training helps create first impression

    Sponsors often create the first impression of a new base. A poor sponsor can make a nice assignment look like a mundane mission.Sponsors are one of the first contacts Airmen have with a new base and are critical to assisting families with everything from temporary lodging and schools to spouse

  • 354th CES builds better, builds greener

    In an effort to conserve energy, construction projects at Eielson Air Force Base are being built to meet U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver standards. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building

  • Eielson Airmen participate in convoy training

    More than 40 Airmen from the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron received convoy operations training this month at Eielson.Eight 354th CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen provided basic knowledge for convoy operations in a combat environment. The training familiarized Airmen with tactics, techniques

  • Scammers prey on servicemembers

    People work hard to achieve their own goals, but what happens when a stranger begins to interfere with your plans?Scams can include any trick used to gain information, money or resources. This is done by preying on a person until they can piece together information or convince the individual to meet

  • Avionics helps keep'em flying

    The 354th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight services and maintains aircraft equipment to simulate real-world threats for every RED FLAG-Alaska event at Eielson Air Force Base. The 12-member flight provides hands-on service and repair so Eielson's Aggressors can prepare hundreds of Air Force

  • Driving fuel efficiency up, home costs down

    Eavesdrop on a conversation these days and you are likely to overhear people talking about fuel and electricity. How much it costs, how much is used, how much is wasted. Since it is Energy Awareness Month, now is a good time to talk about how to save. With gas prices at $3.74 and threatening to

  • Shoppers find treasures in the Airmen's Attic

    The Airmen's Attic provides a location where Airmen and their families can make donations and also find needed items. "Airman may be spending hundreds of dollars getting themselves in to debt trying to clothe their children or furnish their first home. Why spend money when there are items in

  • Café provides comfort zone

    North Star Café provides single Airmen with a place where they can relax and socialize after duty hours in a safe environment.Airmen living in dormitories can enjoy the sights and sounds of a lounge conveniently located in the basement of building 2333. Many do not even have to leave their