• 101 CDOS Week 11: Bicycle Safety

    Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it's a vehicle! Be cool - follow some basic safety tips when you ride. Safe Riding Tips: Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You should always inspect

  • 354th FW/CC: "Thank you, Iceman Team!"

    Icemen: Thank you for a job well done on the Presidential visit earlier this week. Hosting a Presidential troop event and having Air Force One stop for fuel is a really big deal for Eielson--it involved a lot of work, and you did great. Preparation for a Presidential visit is extensive. The White

  • Bergeson to assume command of 3rd Wing

    Col. Thomas W. Bergeson will assume command of the 3rd Wing during an assumption of command ceremony here Aug. 18. Colonel Bergeson was recently deployed as the Chief of Aviation Division of Multi-National Forces Iraq from May 2007 - May 2008. Col. Richard Walberg became the 3rd Wing commander after

  • State implementing IAP for victims of Interior flooding disaster

    The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) opened the tele-registration for the State Individual Assistance Programs on Aug. 4. The program is designed to provide assistance to individuals and families who suffered damages and/or losses to personal and real property

  • Book 'Em & Cook 'Em library event to bring readers, eaters to same table

    The base library is hosting its first ever Book 'Em & Cook 'Em event 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at the library, located in the Community Center at 2555 Coman Ave. Event participants should bring their food to the library, ready-to-eat and before 3 p.m., when the event starts. The deadline for registration

  • Second Quarter Award Winners

    The 354th Fighter Wing's 2nd Quarter Award Winners were announced at the 2nd Quarter Awards Luncheon July 31, 2008:Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman James Derrickson, 354th Mission Support Group NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt. Joshua McCathern, 354th Maintenance GroupSenior NCO of the Quarter:

  • PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS EIELSON AFB

    President Bush visited Eielson Air Force Base Monday to address Airmen and the soldiers of Fort Wainwright. His visit to Alaska, his first to Eielson, was the first stop in an eight-day tour to Asia. His travels will include meetings with foreign heads of state and also the opening ceremonies at the