• Controlling the fight

    Dropped off by a UH-60 Blackhawk into a remote location, several Airmen are on a mission - to direct the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations.Tactical Air Control Parties advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and

  • Maintaining smooth operations

    Just as a maintainer needs aircraft parts at their home station; they may also need replacement parts during their training at RED FLAG-Alaska 10-4.To keep planes operable maintainers need to have somewhere to turn for a reliable source of aircraft parts.That's where the 354th Logistics Readiness

  • Tanker Task Force keeps fighters flying

    Two KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Wing act as aerial gas stations for jet fighters from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base.The total force concept enables combined efforts of Alaska Air Guard and active duty Air Force members to successfully maintain the

  • A.C.E. takes care of business

    For the first time since June, Airmen Committed to Excellence opened their meetings for all Airmen to attend July 28, 2010 at Eielson Air Force Base.During the meeting, leaders explained that A.C.E. is a growing organization, and although all airmen are members, not all Airmen know what A.C.E. is or

  • PCS success tips

    Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are known for their ability to be mission ready at all times. They are famous for their bravery and unshakable military bearing. Whether coming or going, there is one thing that can stress even the calmest of servicemembers: permanent change of station.For many

  • Community Partnership Day 2010

    The day may have been a rainy one, but that didn't stop Airmen, Soldiers and members of the local community from gathering together and cleaning up the Natural Resources playground on Eielson Air Force Base for Community Partnership Day 2010 August 6, Eielson Air Force Base.Each year the Greater