• Eielson reviews water quality incident

    The water quality at Eielson is back to normal after unsafe levels of potassium permanganate were accidentally released into the Eielson Air Force Base water supply Jan. 26.An anti-siphon valve failed to work properly at the water production plant, allowing an excessive amount of potassium

  • Flight Medicine cares for Airmen

    As the home of RED FLAG-Alaska, Eielson has an increased need for flight medicine. The 354th Medical Group Flight Medicine provides medical services to pilots, firefighters and their families. Their patients also include anyone on flying status and other selected individuals.Flight Medicine monitors

  • 354th Fighter Wing Quarterly Awards

    The 354th Fighter Wing's 4th Quarter Award Winners were announced at the 4th Quarter Awards Luncheon Jan. 22, 2010:Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Patrick Blizzard, 354th Maintenance GroupNCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. John Kehres, 354th MXG SNCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Shawn Chura,

  • 'Fab' Airmen keep aircraft flying

    They're painters, welders, and machinists. They work around the clock to enable aircraft to fly, fight and win. The 354th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight is responsible for the maintenance of Eielson's F-16s from the main frame down to its nuts and bolts.The flight is broken into three

  • Base residents sneak a peek at new digs

    In the coming months new housing will open on Eielson and families will start moving into brand new homes.Before that happens, the Base Housing Office gave Airmen a sneak peek at their new government quarters. The open house unveiled many new amenities available in the homes."You'll find extra space

  • Construction completed on Kodiak

    Construction on Kodiak Street began Jan. 3 after a leak was located in a heat line. Four base housing buildings were affected, leaving residents without heat. The completion of the pipeline construction enabled families that were temporarily relocated to return to heated homes this week.With

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program ready to assist

    The Eielson Air Force Base's volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will be holding their annual 1040EZ walk-in service 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22, in the Amber Hall courtroom. This tax assistance is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is for any Air Force members filing a 1040EZ. Refunds should

  • Simulator provides risk-free training

    The 354th Security Forces Squadron training instructors recently received training on a new simulation system that will train Airmen in marksmanship, collective and judgmental firing skills. The Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 is a small arms training system used to increase deployment engagement

  • Surveys and maps; geobase specialty

    Eielson Air Force Base is home to unique features and locations as the Air Force's most northern base on American soil. With the vast amount of land Eielson AFB covers, the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Geobase Flight provides the layout and plans for the installation to keep it all in