• It's FREE to RELATE

    There is a new option for Eielson community members who want to improve the relationships in their lives without ever stepping into a counselor's office: RELATE. The Access Eielson agencies are proud to offer a new online evaluation tool for singles and married couples for free. What is RELATE all

  • AAFES gas stations extends discount to drivers using Military Star cards

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations at Eielson AFB are taking Airmen and their Families farther now that the pumps have been programmed to reflect a discount of three cents a gallon for drivers who pay with a MILITARY STAR Card. "Anytime a customer uses a bank-issued debit or credit card,

  • Eielson rescue squadron detachment celebrates 10,000 mishap-free-flying hours

    Detachment 1, 210th Rescue Squadron reached 10,000 mishap-free-flying hours Aug. 6. A milestone their commander said is a direct result of the hardworking Airmen within the unit. "It's not just the aircrews that made this happen," said Lt. Col. William Kupchin, Det 1, 210th RQS commander. "It was

  • Entomology shop maintains mosquito population

    Summer in Alaska can be the best time of the year with virtually continuous daylight and warm weather. However, with nice weather comes a small blood-sucking menace; the mosquito. In Alaska there are 35 different species of mosquitoes and all but a few will feed on people. They breed near stagnant

  • New fitness center opens

    The new Eielson fitness center addition opened its doors Aug. 13, 2008, to an anxious crowd and words from top base officials. "The entire [fitness center] staff has worked hard to do this," said Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, 354th Fighter Wing commander. "Moving into the new building is a

  • Eielson base housing floods during record rainfall

    Earlier this month Eielson experienced the wettest July in record--causing more than 80 base homes in Moose Lake and French Creek to flood. The rainfall, averaging 7.3 inches, was caused by thunderstorms in the local area, and not only affected Eielson. Parts of Salcha were evacuated due to flooding

  • Hall of Fame for Aug. 15 to 21

    Staff Sgt. Michael Lantz, 354th Operations Support Squadron is the Hall of Fame nominee for the week of Aug. 15 to 21.Hometown: North Pole, Alaska. Years in service: Seven. Family: Wife, Staff Sgt. Lesley Lantz, and daughter, Abigayle. Education: Two years of college. Previous Assignments: Langley