• 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

  • 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