• Important news for those who plan to travel through Canada

    Security and enforcement at the Canada-United States border has heightened in recent years, resulting in more stringent rules for those crossing the border. Recently, an Airman PCSing from Elmendorf AFB was denied entry into Canada because he had previously been convicted of a crime. Even though he

  • Top AF leaders resign

    The Air Force's top civilian and uniformed leaders tendered their resignations to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates June 5. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley's resignations come near the close of a Department of Defense

  • Icemen Welcome Red Flag Participants

    Welcome to Alaska and Eielson AFB! On behalf of the men and women of the Iceman Team, we are honored to have you with us for RED-FLAG Alaska 08-03 and we look forward to serving with you. A special welcome to our international guests from Germany, Japan, and Korea! Our objective for you is two weeks

  • Iceman represents Air Force in climb up North America’s highest peak

    One of Eielson's own has joined a group of Airmen who have set their sights high. 2nd Lt. Timothy Gannon, 354th Civil Engineering Squadron, is a self-proclaimed newbie to the Air Force Seven Summits Challenge team. The challenge was the brainchild of Captain Uberuaga and his climbing partner, Capt.

  • Hall of Fame for June 6 to 12

    Airman 1st Class Claudia Arce, 354th Force Support Squadron customer support apprentice Hometown: El Centro, Calif. Years in service: 1 year 8 months Family: Father: George, Mother: Anna, Brother: George and Sister: Michelle Education: High School Previous Assignments: None Self-Description: Active,

  • Game show seeks military family contestants

    The producers of a new game show for ABC are looking for military families to be contestants on the pilot episode of the show, which will offer "a huge cash prize." Families who want to apply to be contestants must submit their requests by July 3. Information about the name of the show, how much the

  • 101 CDOS Week3: Hiking Safety

    What a way to relax, just you and nature. Hiking is an extremely enjoyable activity that allows us the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is also an excellent form of exercise. Along with all of this hiking usually puts us out of our element and into one that may be