• 101 CDOS: Ground Safety Tips for Contingency Exercises

    With the summer heat it is important to be cautious during contingency exercises to avoid over exertion. Here are some tips for staying safe during contingency exercises:When wearing additional gear be aware of your restricted movement and lack of sense of touch. Slow down and make small, deliberate

  • Moose etiquette

    Moose should be viewed with caution at all times. Each moose has its own personality and their reaction to people can't be predicted. A cow moose with a calf is a very protective mother. If she thinks her calf if threatened, she may become mean and aggressive. Also, remember that a moose wandering

  • Protecting yourself from H1N1

    The Alaska State Public Health Laboratory and Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Laboratory have confirmed one case of H1N1 influenza virus in the Eielson community. The patient did not require hospitalization and has made a full recovery. With more than 122 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in the

  • 354th AMXS: pioneers of bright future

    In an effort to save money and create a safe and improved work environment, the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is replacing their current light bulbs with new General Electric multi-vapor lamp light bulbs in all of the F-16 hangers. "The old lighting system did not provide our bays with

  • Wildfire smoke and your health

    As the fire season progresses in Alaska, more and more people are becoming concerned about the health hazards associated with forest fire smoke. Smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles that are produced when wood and other organic matter burns. Some of these particles are considered irritants

  • Commander welcomes Red Flag-ALASKA 09-3 participants

    On behalf of the men and women of the 354th Fighter Wing, I am once again honored to welcome our U.S. and allied participants to Eielson Air Force Base and Fiscal Year 2009's third and final RED FLAG-Alaska exercise! Whether you are a repeat guest or are making your first visit to the Last Frontier,

  • 354th Fighter Wing Quarterly Award Winners

    The 354th Fighter Wing quarterly award winners:Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Kevin Green, 354th Maintenance Group NCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. Shafinah Rosauro, 354th Mission Support GroupSenior NCO of the Quarter:  Master Sgt. Michele Deaner, 354th Fighter Wing Judge AdvocateCGO of the

  • Community Partnership Day 2009

    More than 70 Airmen, Soldiers and Fairbanks community members partnered together to clean up Memorial Park at Fort Wainwright July 10. The community service project was hosted by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce as part of Community Partnership Day. The day started off with a 9:30