• Icemen train forces foreign and domestic

    "Practice makes perfect" is a phrase commonly recited throughout an Airman's career. The 354th Fighter Wing's mission upholds that idea during each RED FLAG-Alaska training exercise by enhancing the professionalism, safety and performance of aircrews and support units in preparation for future

  • Commander welcomes RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1 participants

    The RED FLAG-Alaska season has commenced and the men and women of the 354th Fighter Wing are excited to have you here. Whether you are a repeat guest or are making your first visit to the Last Frontier, you'll find the state, its residents, and the Iceman Team welcoming and hospitable.The

  • Eielson Airmen recognized for volunteering

    More than 70 Icemen were recognized during the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon here at the base chapel April 7. Airmen, spouses and Department of Defense civilians were awarded with certificates by the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program for their contributions to the community in 2010. The

  • Open house held at Eielson

    Community neighbors were welcomed to Eielson Air Force Base April 9 and 10 for the Eielson Open House and Bazaar.This event marked the first time the Eielson Enlisted Spouses' Club and Eielson Officer Spouses' Club held the annual bazaar in conjunction with an open house.Rather than holding the two

  • Vehicle Operations drive RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1

    The 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares for RED FLAG-Alaska by ensuring vehicles are in pristine condition to support the surge in people and equipment in need of transportation.Eielson Air Force Base plays host to RED FLAG-Alaska, an aerial combat training exercise, which attracts on

  • New FTAC instructor selected

    One of the 354th Fighter Wing's finest non-commissioned officers was selected to become the base's First Term Airmen's Center instructor, a position recently revised to increase stability in the program. For the past few years temporary FTAC instructors have rotated in three-month assignments to

  • Eielson encourages bystander intervention to prevent assault

    Eielson Air Force Base promotes awareness about the threat sexual assault poses to Airmen and the mission during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Eielson's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted a dodge ball tournament April 1st as a kick off to reinforce how Airmen should confront

  • Daughters become princesses at ball

    Young ladies were treated like princesses by their dads during the annual Father Daughter Ball April 3 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks.The Armed Services Young Men's Christian Association treated the girls and their dads to a night of royalty and fun. While fathers could bring more than one

  • MXG olympics challenge Airmen

    Airmen in the 354th Maintenance Group practiced teambuilding and teamwork in a series of challenges during the Maintenance Group olympics, March 25 at the weapons loading facility.The 354 MXG organized several fun and challenging events that pushed Airmen to strive for excellence. The friendly