• Airmen Central: One-stop shop for in, out processing

    Life just got a little easier for Airmen who are processing into or out of Eielson: Airmen Central is the result of a recent merger between agencies on base to make the process easier on all. "This has been a yearlong project and finally, we are able to bring our military family a step closer

  • New chapel open for service

    The new base chapel was dedicated today, just in time to start preparing for the holidays. Moving the base chapel has been a difficult process in which the chapel staff dealt with working out of multiple locations, security issues, manning the large move and starting over in a new chapel. In

  • Defense secretary honors two Air Force civilians

    Two Air Force civilians received Department of Defense Awards for their efforts in housing management and electrical engineering at a ceremony Oct. 21 in the Pentagon. Presenting the awards were Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Michael L. Rhodes, deputy director of administration and

  • Air controllers simulate tough conditions

    Air traffic controllers are tasked with providing for the safe, organized, and quick flow of aircraft in the air, as well as on the runway. These skills are tested when controlling more aircraft such as the influx during the Red Flag exercise. Here at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, all air traffic

  • Bombers head north to RED FLAG-Alaska

    RED FLAG-Alaska 09-1 wrapped up flying operations over the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex Oct. 17. The realistic 10-day exercise creates a high paced and long hour work environment where 12-hour shifts are often the average. Kunsan Air Base, with their F-16 Fighting Falcons acting as blue forces, and

  • Fuel costs affect annual BAH review

    This is the fourth in a series of articles written to keep the Eielson community informed about heating fuel price concerns. The 354th Fighter Wing and 11th Air Force leadership understand that escalating utility costs in Alaska continue to be a concern for our entire Eielson team. Leadership