• SNCO Workshop sheds light on bigger picture

    Approximately 90 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers gathered Monday for a SNCO Workshop, providing a strategic view of the Eielson mission and to improve senior NCO communication. The workshop speakers included the 11th Air Forces Command Chief, 354th Fighter Wing Vice commander, and the 354th FW

  • Synthetic drug, real trouble

    Spice, it may seem to be a harmless way to relax and easily purchased at a local smoke shop.Spice, often sold in small foil packets claiming to be incense or herbal remedies, is illegal for servicemembers under military law and policies by the Department of Defense. Pacific Air Forces Airmen have

  • Eielson honors Airman with Bronze Star medal

    Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, quality assurance superintendent was awarded the Bronze Star medal Nov. 30, 2010.While deployed she served as the Military Transition Team First Sergeant and Logistics Advisor for the Basra Operations Command and Commando Battalion from

  • Attorneys lay down the law on the DUI process

    In an attempt to educate Airmen on the process of being prosecuted for driving under the influence, a briefing was held Dec. 6, 2010 by a Fairbanks District Attorney and private attorney.The attorneys educated the Airmen in attendance about the consequences and processes on the civilian side that

  • Winter activities help Icemen stay active

    The winter season is here and for new Airmen it can sometimes be difficult to find things to do during the cold, dark days.Fortunately Eielson has many winter activities to stay active throughout the year, especially during the colder months.During the holiday season, Airmen and their families will

  • Keeping the flightline open

    At Eielson, the weather is often below zero during the winter months and conditions worsen with each snowfall. Despite less than desirable flying conditions, Eielson's mission to prepare aviation forces for combat, deploy Airmen in support of global operations and enable the staging of forces

  • Eielson implementing inclement weather measures

    UPDATED: As of 1209 -- 23 November 2010By order of the 354th FW Vice Commander, due to continued inclement weather and degraded driving conditions, the following directives are issued:Commander's Intent: There is nothing more important than your personal safety and that of your families. Based on

  • Crawford Elementary School honors veterans

    Students from Crawford Elementary School showed appreciation and gratitude for veterans' constant sacrifices in the Veteran's Day program Nov. 11, 2010.Children honored servicemembers, retired members of the military, and their families for answering the call to duty.The Veteran's Day program kicked

  • EOC keeps the mission going

    Emergency response is not just about reacting when something goes wrong, it's about planning and being prepared long before an incident is underway. The Emergency Operations Center is the command and control support element that directs, monitors, and supports the installation's actions before,