• Remembering the Holocaust: Yom Hashoah to be observed April 21

    It has been over 60 years since the Holocaust. To survivors, the Holocaust remains real and ever-present, but for some others, sixty years makes the Holocaust seem part of ancient history. Year-round we try to teach and inform others about the horrors of the Holocaust. We confront the questions of

  • Alcohol tearing you apart? Put the pieces back together

    If alcohol is tearing you apart, there is a new way to start putting the pieces back together -- a free, anonymous online alcohol self-assessment available at www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org. Sometimes people under stress turn to alcohol to feel better. One drink leads to four and a fun Friday night

  • BASH: Reducing the bird threat

    Many people have probably seen or heard of US Airways Flight 1549, which performed an emergency landing in the Hudson River after its engines were disabled by a bird strike. In addition to that, many people who have been here for a spring or fall have probably seen the tremendous number of ducks and

  • Emergency teams respond to fire

    Eielson Emergency Responders were dispatched to a fire at a residence in base housing on Apr. 6th. Staff Sgt. Cody Belt, 354th Security Forces Squadron, Delta Flight Sergeant, was the first responder on scene. "There was smoke coming out of an upstairs window and a woman was screaming that her

  • Red Flag-Alaska 2009 exercise season to kick off

    The season's first iteration of Pacific Air Forces' premier air combat exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 2009, kicks off April 16 and runs through May 1. RF-A 09-2 will welcome approximaetly 1,400 personnel from the United States, France, and NATO. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces

  • National Healthcare Decision Day

    End of life decisions are not something we like to think about. It's hard to imagine that an illness or injury can be so bad you can't come back from it. Although it is a difficult topic, it is important to think about these things and plan accordingly. The second annual National Healthcare Decision

  • Home fire safety tips

    Fire and burns are among the most common reasons for household injuries and deaths; in fact, it is the third most common cause according to the Home Safety Council.This is disturbing news when you take into consideration how simple it is to take preventative measures. The following are some helpful