• Reports of Sexual Assault Increased in 2008

    Department of Defense recently released its annual report on sexual assault in the military services. Reports have increased approximately eight percent overall amongst the military services, with a notable 25 percent increase in reports for Iraq and Afghanistan. This data is important; however,

  • F-16 gets arrested

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon tested its emergency arresting system March 25 here. The test is used annually to ensure the arresting system, which is used to assist a fighter aircraft stop in an emergency situation, function properly. The system stops aircraft that may have problems with hydraulics,

  • Eielson to host fire prevention week

    "We have accepted risk in infrastructure for many years in this command and in the Air Force. However, we will not accept risk in health and safety of our people. It is our responsibility to keep ourselves, our families and our co-workers safe from unnecessary risk," Gen. Howie Chandler, Pacific Air

  • Survey confirms AAFES savings

    The results of an exhaustive market basket survey that shows the Army and Air Force Exchange Service saves authorized shoppers 20.38 percent, compared to other retailers, are now available at http://www.aafes.com/docs/valuestory.htm The complete results, sorted by category of merchandise, retailer

  • Eielson Airmen journey to Aleyska

    The chapel sponsored a ski trip to Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska, for 20 unaccompanied Airmen to bond and help build morale here recently. Airmen station at Eielson face a unique challenge--harsh, long winters and little recreational opportunities, which can be especially disheartening if Airmen