• Eielson recognizes F-16 experts

    Nine crew chiefs were recognized during a dedicated crew chief ceremony Dec. 17 for their hard work ensuring Eielson's F-16's are ready to go.Today's Air Force crew chiefs work on many airframes, becoming masters of aircraft inspections, hydraulic systems troubleshooting, and field level engine

  • Street Buzz: Holiday plans

    On Dec. 13, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs journalists hit the streets of Eielson and asked people, "What are your plans for this holiday season?"Click on the photos to see how some Icemen are celebrating.

  • 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