• POL unveils remodeled lab

    A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants flight Dec. 15 here, to commemorate the opening of the newly POL remodeled laboratory.The need for a revamped laboratory was great, considering the original lab was built in 1967 and the

  • Tops in Blue visits Eielson

    Tops in Blue entertained hundreds of Icemen and their families by performing more than 20 songs in an hour and a half long performance at the base theater here Jan. 8 and 9. "To Dream", this year's theme, is Tops in Blue's celebration of giving audiences the best in family entertainment."Our goal is

  • More than cloudy skies to a forecast

    The 354th Operations Support Squadron weather flight is more than just an average weather station. The team of nine weathermen provides extensive insight for mission weather support for the 354th Fighter Wing, 18th Aggressor Squadron, 168th Air Refueling Wing and 210th Rescue Squadron Detachment

  • Competition tests load crews

    Two teams of weapons loaders from the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competed during the annual load crew competition here, Dec. 17.It was a race against time as they went over their checklists to ensure that they had not only completed their task quickly, but had done so correctly.The

  • HVAC provides comfort for the base

    With the onset of temperatures diving below zero, the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron heating ventilation air conditioning shop has become increasingly visible.The Airmen of the HVAC shop perform a variety of tasks on-base to ensure people stay warm during the winter. They perform maintenance on an

  • Law allows spouses to keep residency while under orders

    A new law protects military spouses from being taxed for work performed in states where they're living outside their home states as a result of military orders. President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, an amendment to the 2003 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, on Nov.

  • Little Icemen share words of wisdom

    The holidays often bring about a change in people as they exchange gifts, spend time with loved ones, and reflect on what is important. During this time, people often discover that the best gifts and the most inspiring attitudes come in the smallest packages as is evident by the acts of kindness and

  • Airmen get fit for M-50 gas mask

    The 354th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental flight started the process of fitting Airmen with the new M-50 gas mask at Eielson Air Force Base, Dec. 14.The bioenvironmental flight fitted gas masks on Airmen who work in the 354th Fighter Wing staff. They will do the same for the other

  • Happy lights boost melatonin; moods

    Alaska loses more than six minutes of daylight until Winter Solstice Dec. 21, but the six minutes gained a day after that may seem to take forever to make a difference.For most people, it manifests as winter doldrums, the "I-can't-wait-for-winter-to-end" feeling that produce mild but manageable

  • Year of the Air Force Family short story competition coming soon

    Air Force Services Agency officials are accepting short story competition entries on myairforcelife.com, starting Dec. 20 through Feb. 14, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. This is an opportunity for Airmen to express through their short story, what living the Air Force life means to