• Airmen brave the cold to secure sculptures

    For the third year, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen rallied together to provide security for the statues of ice art created by artists from all over the world in North Pole, Alaska.Volunteers took turns performing periodic security checks during the festival's closure at the 4th Annual

  • Santa's new address

    The City of North Pole, with the assistance of the North Pole Economic Development Corporation, has demonstrated a commitment to Letters to Santa by erecting a permanent candy cane marker designating "No. 1 Santa Claus Lane" as the address to direct letters to Santa.With the recent installation of

  • Operation Cookie Crunch

    The Officer's Spouses Club hosted the annual Operation Cookie Crunch drive Dec. 9 at the Yukon Club collecting dozens of cookies to spread a little Christmas cheer to single or unaccompanied Airmen here.Volunteers from the OSC, Enlisted Spouses Club and active duty servicemembers filled bags with

  • HVAC turns up the heat

    As the mercury plummets below zero, the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning shop endures the challenge of maintaining Eielson Air Force Base mission-ready.HVAC helps keep the parts and components of HVAC systems throughout the base operable, even during the

  • 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