• Directing the boom in NE09

    Air National Guardsmen from the 168th Air Refueling Squadron here conducted a four-hour in-flight refueling mission Friday, June 19, as part of Exercise Northern Edge 2009. During the mission, Airmen from the 168th honed their aerial refueling skills by topping off F-15 and F-22 fighter jets to keep

  • Marines, Airmen fuel up Northern Edge

    Pacific Command's Exercise Northern Edge 2009 is allowing more than 200 aircraft the opportunity to train in nearly 120,000 square miles of airspace above interior Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska, June 15 through 26. With the numerous aircraft in the air and massive amounts of mileage to cover during

  • 101 CDOS: barbecue safety

    Barbecue time!So let's get the grill ready to go! Spend a few minutes on your "Q", and you'll have a cleaner, safer running barbecue. Whenever you barbecue... -Make sure that the barbecue is at least five feet or, better yet, 10 feet from the house or any other material that could catch fire. -Only

  • The next level of PT

    As physical training standards increase and continue to become stricter, Airmen are still responsible for meeting and maintaining fitness standards. Eielson's PT program is leading the way and was validated by a Staff Assistance Visit from Pacific Air Forces Headquarters. But for those individuals

  • Let a wingman drive you home

    Since January 1 Airmen Against Drunk Driving has provided safe transportation to, and possibly saved the lives of, more than 150 members of Eielson. Eielson Airmen sacrifice their personal time every Friday and Saturday night to provide a safe ride home to those who may have had too much to drink,

  • Summer changes for Eielson clinic

    This summer, the 354th Medical Group will be deploying personnel in support of Air Force missions around the world. Having fewer providers will especially impact same-day access for acute care. The 354th Medical Group has partnered with Fairbanks Urgent Care Clinic to expand healthcare options for

  • 101 CDOS: swimming safety

    An afternoon at the pool or beach is a great way to escape summer heat. Follow these tips to keep you and the young swimmers in your life safe in the water. Learn to swim. This might seem obvious, but the best way you can stay safe around water is to know how to swim. Learning to swim and learning