• 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,

  • Pandemic flu planning helps protect Airmen

    Medical professionals and practitioners at Eielson recently exercised their own pandemic flu plan for the first time in conjunction with a recent operational readiness exercise.All Air Force bases need to have contingency plans in case of outbreak and disease. The ORE served as an opportunity to

  • Eielson welcomes challenge

    Just several months after the May 2010 Operational Readiness Inspection, Eielson Air Force Base has jumped back into action by holding the first Operational Readiness Exercise Nov. 2 to 5.It is not uncommon for a wing to conduct an ORE shortly after an ORI as a way to ensure a high level of

  • Even one suicide is too many

    An alarming trend is happening in our Air Force, and we need your help. We've had a drastic increase this year in the number of suicides among our total force Airmen - active duty, guard, reserve and civilians. Last year we lost 84 Airmen by suicides; this year, we've nearly reached that number, and

  • Veterans Day: A day of recognition

    On Veterans Day we remember the contributions made to our nation by service members-past and present. While Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in military service, Veterans Day commemorates and recognizes the personal sacrifices made by anyone who wears, or has worn, the uniform. In the

  • Bankruptcy Q&A

    Bankruptcy is a federal court proceeding that might allow a person with large debts to get a "fresh start" by freeing him or her from many or all of the debts. At the same time, a trustee of the court can sell the person's property (unless it's exempt) and divide the proceeds to pay off the person's

  • Families get festive at fall festival

    The 354th Force Support Squadron hosted their annual fall festival and fireworks show Oct. 29 at the Yukon Club here.The festival started off a busy weekend, which included a Halloween party later that night at the club and Trick or Treating at the Community Center. The weekend wrapped up with