• 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

  • Security Forces take on DUI’s

    Christmas and New Years are known for their traditions of exchanging gifts and celebrating with family and friends; spreading joy and good will towards others. It's also known for another thing - an increased rate of people driving under the influence.According to the Alaska Highway Safety Office,

  • Support improves for families with special needs

    Officials are working to boost the resources and support the Defense Department's Exceptional Family Member Program provides to military families with special needs. "Most people are aware of EFMP as a mandatory enrollment program, but we're working to raise awareness of the family support we can

  • Airmen get hands on practice during the EME

    At the quantity and frequency that fuel is transferred, it is unique that Eielson Air Force Base can boast they have never had a large spill. The Emergency Management Evaluation on Dec. 3 prepared Airmen for dealing with spills to ensure they know how to handle the situation and have hands-on