• Ceremony honors POW/MIAs

    The 354th Fighter Wing held a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action ceremony here, Sept. 18. The ceremony, attended by distinguished visitors from around Alaska, was a base-wide function to honor all POW/MIAs. During the ceremony Col. Michael Jordan, 354th Fighter Wing vice commander, discussed

  • Pacific Air Forces commander focuses on future

    The commander of Pacific Air Forces spoke with national media members to outline his responsibilities during the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16 at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Gen. Gary North discussed his role as the Pacific Air Forces

  • Is EEO really a readiness issue?

    According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEO is a readiness issue. The current cost of processing an EEO case at the informal level is around $18,000. However, if the case gets to the formal level, the cost of the case rises to over $100,000. All complaints are managed by the base

  • Wing Readiness Day prepares Airmen for ORI

    Due to the end of the fiscal year and associated slow down in operations tempo, 354th Fighter Wing senior leadership see an opportunity to focus on Eielson's Operational Readiness Inspection preparation and deployment readiness. From Sept. 28 through 30, wing personnel, both civilian and military,

  • MOC Airmen ensure mission success is no joke

    Maintainers are highly visible working on aircraft out on the flightline, but it is a select group of Airmen who are responsible for tracking and ensuring Eielson's fleet of jets are maintained everyday. The 354th Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center personnel work day, swing and mid

  • Holiday greetings program 2009 vists Eielson

    Taping for one of the most recognizable holiday programs in America will be available to Eielson AFB Airmen, their familiy members and Department of Defense civilians Oct. 10, months before wreaths are hung and lights are strung in homes across the country. Broadcast teams from the Joint Hometown

  • ALS Class 09-5 graduates

    The 354th Fighter Wing would like to send congratulations to the following Airman Leadership School graduates and award winners from ALS Class 09-5:Alex Rivera, Leadership AwardAlisa Rivera, John L. Levitow AwardRobbie Southards, Academic Excellence AwardShawn BradyJames FerrisSimon

  • Civil Engineers establish snow removal priorities

    The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron will be out in force plowing runways and roads and taking steps to make driving easier for Eielson residents this winter. But everyone is still accountable to be prepared and know their responsibilities. Here are some key cold-weather policies and safety