• Eielson remembers defender at memorial

    Staff Sgt. Brandon K. Stagner was remembered by family and friends at his memorial Nov.14 at Eielson's base chapel. A picture of this 354th Security Forces member was in the center of the room. In front of it was combat boots, a security forces beret and dog tags. The photo was not necessarily

  • Be a quitter! The HAWC can help

    Tobacco users finding the trials of quitting their habits overbearing can find support and guidance from the Health and Wellness Center's tobacco cessation class in time for the nation's Great American Smoke Out Nov. 20. Whether it's for better health, being a role model to younger patrons or a

  • Hall of Fame for the week of Nov. 14 to 20

    Airman 1st Class Aaron Myers, 354th Force Support Squadron readiness specialist, is the Hall of Fame pick for the week of Nov. 14 to 20.Hometown: Covington, Ind. Years in service: Three. Family: Engaged. Education: Associates Degree. Previous Assignments: First base. Self-Description: Well-rounded,

  • Local Civil Air Patrol joins Air Force exercises

    The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the Air Force during times of crisis by performing humanitarian services and often providing services to the Air Force, to include Eielson, through support agreements. The Civil Air Patrol in Fairbanks recently participated in

  • Snow machine season officially open

    Snow machine season is officially open as of 6 a.m. Nov. 8, within the area on Eielson to the east of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The area on the far side of the Richardson Highway, base housing, dorms and cantonment areas on Eielson remain closed at this time. Snow machines will be transported to a

  • Post Office to be closed Veterans' Day

    All Post Offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 in observance of Veterans' Day. There will be no mail delivery on that day, either residential or commercial; however, Express Mail will be delivered. Normal mail service will resume Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, and the Post Offices will be open

  • Air Force completes Tinsley investigation

    A thorough investigation conducted by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation found that forensic evidence was consistent with the initial assessment that Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Tinsley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Autopsy results coupled with toxicology findings