• Eielson thanks 2008's volunteers

    To help celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Airman and Family Readiness Center here held a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at the base Chapel May 15 to say "Thanks" to Eielson's active duty, civilian, and dependent volunteers for 2008. According to the Volunteer Resource Coordinator, Dick

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: boating safety

    Boating accident statistics show that wearing your life jacket is the number one thing you can do to greatly increase your chances of surviving a boating accident. According to the Coast Guard's latest available statistics, 750 boaters died in 2002. Eighty-five percent of those who drowned were not

  • Eielson starts summer tour program

    As visitors from all over the world flock to Alaska in search of solace, adventure and history, Eielson Air Force Base is doing its part to add to their experience, offering free-weekly tours of the installation. The weekly tour is open to the public every Friday now until August 29 except holidays

  • Hall of fame for May 24 to 30

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Mooney Jr, Diagnostic Imaging Assistant NCOIC, Assistant 354th Fighter Wing SABC Advisor, 354th Medical Group CPR instructor, is the Hall of Fame pick for the week of May 24 to 30.Hometown: Stratford, Conn. Years in Service: 10 years, 10 months Family: Engaged, Jennifer Previous

  • Home You're Proud Of 2009

    Housing residents who can't wait to get outdoors and spruce up their yards will be happy to know that the Housing Self-Help Center carries many items they can use. Eielson's best-kept yards will be the focus of local inspectors during the "Home You're Proud Of" season. The program begins in June and

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: motorcycle safety

    Riding home on that new bike. Family, friends, and even neighbors offer their opinion, "Motorcycles. Seem like fun... ..but they're so dangerous!" And you know they are right. Can you ride a motorcycle with no risk and free from danger, damage or injury? The obvious answer is no. There are many

  • Running for wounded teammates

    The 354th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight will hold their first Bomb Suit Run, a tradition for EOD flights throughout the Air Force. Each year, Air Force EOD flights come together with the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides funds and support