• 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

  • Vigilance is everyone's job

    Some people equate war and military operations to a frontline. They picture a desert or jungle location in the middle of nowhere with weapons, convoys and military personnel wearing camouflage paint. The reality is in the state the world is currently in, the protection of assets, life and property

  • 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,