• 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

  • New Online Videos Help Military Families Understand Health Benefits

    Grab the popcorn...military families throughout TRICARE's west region now have a new, easy way to learn about their healthcare benefits through one of America's favorite pastimes--the movies. TriWest Healthcare Alliance--the Department of Defense contractor that administers TRICARE, the military's

  • Street Buzz: Who do you want to win March Madness?

    On March 19, base photographers hit the streets of Eielson asking Icemen, "For this year's March Madness college basketball tournament, President Obama has chosen Louisville Cardinals, North Carolina Tar Heels, Memphis Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers in his Final Four bracket. How do you feel about