• Det. 460 researches alternative energy resources

    Many consumers have felt the pinch of increased fuel cost in their wallets and Uncle Sam is no exception--high prices affect all who require fuel--but Detachment 460, a tenant unit at Eielson, is pursuing alternate means for energy. A move that will save money, reduce environmental impact and

  • Letter from CSAF: Joint terminology replaces ILO designations

    The Chief of Staff of the Air Force issued the letter below on Dec. 4 stating that Department of Defense terminology has been updated to reflect that military members are part of a joint team. The Nation is at war and the capabilities we provide as a part of the Joint team are vitally important.

  • F-22As scheduled to deploy to Japan, Guam

    The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in January 2009 for approximately three months. Current plans call for 12 of the fighters to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan, from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and another 12 to deploy to Andersen Air

  • Fuel systems repair essential to flying

    Eielson's aircraft fuel systems repair section's mission is to support fuel systems and components maintenance, diagnosing and repairing everything that supplies fuel to the engine. Airmen assigned to aircraft fuel systems maintenance are part of the 354th Maintenance Squadron's Accessories flight

  • Drink responsibly- Don’t Be That Guy

    The holiday season is here, and with the holiday season comes the gathering of friends and family. These gatherings will most likely include fun, food and for some, the consumption of alcohol. Consuming alcohol is fine, just Don't Be That Guy and get behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. In 2007

  • Article 15 punishments imposed in November 2008 at Eielson AFB

    An airman 1st class from the 354th Operations Group, while deployed, endangered himself and others when he climbed into the bucket of a front-end loader. The Airman received a suspended reduction to airman and was reprimanded. A technical sergeant from the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron did not