• Eielson honor guard upholds tradition, honors heritage

    It's a time-honored tradition for armed forces around the world to honor those who have served. It's a way to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and future.The Eielson Honor Guard serves as ambassadors to the public, presenting a positive image of Eielson and

  • DoD releases 2010 BAH rates

    The Department of Defense released the 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing rates in Dec.While most military members received an average housing allowance increase of 2.5 percent when the new rates take effect, Jan. 1, most Airmen who come to Alaska in 2010 will not be so lucky.Airmen who are already

  • Ka-pow! Bam! Free Marvel Comics Flying onto Eielson Shopping Center Shelves

    Captain America is coming to Eielson to deliver on a promise made to a World War II Soldier in a new Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.Other superheroes joining "Cap" in The Promise by Paul Tobin include sidekick

  • Military families gain access to free, online tutoring

    The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site - http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Marine Corps and Army

  • A note from the commander

    Last week, the wing and our base residents reacted skillfully to a water quality issue that threatened the base. Due to mechanical difficulties at our water production facility, our drinking water supply had excessive levels of water conditioner. Normally, Eielson's water supply provides

  • Base agencies keep wing, residents informed

    During a contingency it is of the utmost importance that the residents of Eielson Air Force Base remain informed. An incident that could jeopardize the safety of the base or on-base and off-base community partners requires they be notified. It is important that people be notified as soon as

  • 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