• Real life energy success, energy projects

    To some, Alaska is at the far end of the Earth, but there are many ways in which Eielson AFB is just like any other place. The federal government sets standards and creates goals for all installations, creating integrity and uniformity at every Air Force Base. Executive Order 13423 "Strengthening

  • Airmen embracing fitness culture

    "Readiness," said the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, "is the primary purpose of developing the new fitness standard, and so far Airmen are stepping up to the challenge as the program normalizes." The new physical training standard is a way to ensure Airmen are prepared to do the nation's

  • Tops In Blue seeking new talent for 2011 tour

    The Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers for the 2011 team.Total force Airmen who think they have the skills to sing, dance, act or play musical instruments are encouraged to apply for the Worldwide Talent Search at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Dec.

  • 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