• 101 CDOS Week 14: Staying Safe Around Urban Wildlife

    Eielson AFB is home to several different types of wildlife but the most common sight on base (besides geese) is the Alaskan moose. Weighing in at almost 1,000 pounds, the average Alaskan moose weighs about five times as much as an average person. So what should you do when confronted by this large

  • 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