• Alaska adds additional penalties for DUIs

    Alaska has joined the growing trend of states across the country levying additional penalties to deter driving under the influence. The legislature recently passed a law which now requires drivers with a DUI conviction or who refuse a breathalyzer test to install ignition interlocks on their

  • New Alaska hunting regulations in effect for military members

    Significant changes for purchasing Alaska hunting licenses and tags went into effect Jan. 1. Prior to the change immediately preceding the application for a license, military personnel and their family members living in Alaska less than 12 consecutive months had to purchase a nonresident hunting

  • Hall of Fame for Jan. 12 to 16

    Tech. Sgt. Aaron Gause, 354th Medical Group, a dental technician, is the Hall of Fame pick for the week of Jan. 12 to16.Hometown: Norfolk, VA Years in service: 11 years Family: Single Education: A.S. Dental Hygiene (St. Petersburg College, FL), Community College of the Air Force, and completing

  • Dormitory locks: from keys to cards

    Eielson's dormitory suites have started using a card swipe system that will use residents' common access cards-- a change from the lock-and-key type that was being used. Dormitory management doesn't have a set time for Airmen to have their cards programmed but hopes to have the majority of the CACs

  • Eielson Airmen assist during crucial time

    Eielson Airmen came together to assist in a time crucial mission that Alaska's harsh climate threatened to severely delay, if not stop, even though it's something they normally would not have a part in Jan. 4th. During the winter months it is not uncommon for Alaska to have ice fog and Jan. 4th was