• Meet the new MSG commander

    Duty, excellence, and foresight. These are crucial traits that Col. Karlton D. Johnson, the 354th Mission Support Group commander, said he believes Airmen need to succeed. "The word on the street is that I am a back to basics guy," said Colonel Johnson. "And the basics start with The Airman's

  • Eielson recognizes local teachers

    Seven local teachers and staff members from Crawford and Anderson Elementary Schools, and Ben Eielson Senior and Junior High Schools were selected and recognized for their hard work and dedication educating children of military parents during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 through 9. The following

  • Full at the inn

    In the midst of moving season, The Goldrush Inn would like to remind permanent change of station guests to make sure they make their reservations in advance. The Sourdough Inn consists of 35 one bedroom units and four pet-friendly one bedroom units. Temporary Living Facility rooms are limited for

  • Securing Alaska's Interior

    The Department of Homeland Security teamed up with Eielson Air Force Base in an effort to keep the Fairbanks North Star Borough safer on May 5. A Military Working Dog team, 354th Security Forces Squadron, and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, 354th Civil Engineering Squadron, swept the new wing

  • Hall of Fame for May 15 to 21

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Mooney Jr., 354th Medical Operations Squadron Diagnostic Imaging Assistant NCOICHometown: Stratford, Conn. Years in Service: 10 years, 10 months Family: Engaged, Jennifer Previous Assignments: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; Misawa Air Base, Japan; Keesler AFB, Miss.;

  • Meet the new Operations Group commander

    Col. Phillip Hoover, 354th Operations Group commander Time in Service: 23 years Reason for joining:My father was in the Air Force. I joined because it's comfortable--like my extended family, there is a sense of belonging. I also wanted to be a part of something bigger. If you could have any job in