• Dodgeballers compete for FSS customer appreciation cash

    Friday afternoons are usually when most Airmen think about the weekend or meeting friends in the evening. However, more than 100 Airmen at Eielson recently spent their afternoon in a different way--they competed in a dodgeball tournament. Eighteen six-man teams took to the field at the Baker Field

  • Healthy living alternatives

    "This is part one of a series on healthy living and the Air Force." In today's Air Force, Airmen are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle, to include making smart food choices and consistently working out. Baker Field House offers various equipment, multiple programs and classes as

  • Extinguish the flame

    A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority for residents is to get out safely. Safety tips: -

  • PACAF bases go to Centralized Fitness Testing

    Beginning March 1, bases in the Pacific Air Forces command will begin a centralized fitness testing process. All official fitness assessments will be administered through the Health and Wellness Center. Eielson Air Force Base will begin with a pool of Physical Training Leaders completing these

  • AFAF Campaign 2009

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign started March 3 at Eielson in an effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force family members in need of financial assistance. Participation is voluntary and proceeds from the campaign will benefit four official

  • Learning survival skills in the "Cool School"

    "Do you have the skills to survive in this environment?" Each Monday, at 7:30 a.m. sharp, Capt. Timothy Hanks, Det.1, 66th Training Squadron commander starts each class at the Arctic Survival School with that simple yet big question. How can someone survive if stranded in a place where one wrong

  • The gift of time

    Many people equate times of giving with holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, but there are people who give to Eielson all year round. What they give doesn't come in a box or a gift bag with a pretty bow, but it still is appreciated and could still be considered a gift. They give their time