101 CDOS Week 4: Independence Day

What would the 4th of July holiday be without a picnic? Here are a few tips to ensure that you're outdoor feast goes smooth. Preparing food safely Wash hands before handling food and use clean utensils and containers. Dirty hands, utensils, containers and any work surfaces can contaminate food with

TRICARE beneficiaries helped in NCI caner prevention, treatment clinical trials

When retired combat veteran, Sergeant Major Michael Adams was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, he did not know about the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer clinical trials. He learned about it through research on the internet to help win the fight

Consumer Report: Eielson's water safe to drink

Results from the 2008 Annual Consumer Report on Eielson's drinking water quality were completed last month and have since been released to base populace through the proper mediums. Maj. Gabriel Moreno-Fergusson, 354th Medical Operations Squadron chief of bioenvironmental engineering said, "Eielson's

Marines Partake In RF-A 08-3

B-1 Lancers Participate in RF-A 08-3

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

Eielson opens gates to public for Thunderbirds demo

Eielson Air Force Base will open its doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 for the 2008 "Soaring into Solstice" Thunderbirds Demonstration. Guests will be treated to aerial and ground demonstrations and a variety of entertainment throughout the day, all free of charge. Guests are

German air force integral part of RF-A 08-3

The leadership function of integrating aircraft, maintenance personnel and equipment from three different wings geographically separated in Germany has been the most challenging aspect for the detachment commander of the visiting German Air Force. "The training in Alaska has been a great opportunity

Names to Note: Excellent PT scores at Eielson

100 points Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, 354th Fighter Wing commander Capt. Jason Daniels, 354th Security Forces Squadron Capt. Ryan Bodge, 354th SFS Senior Master Sgt. Chris Bostrom, 354th SFS Staff Sgt. Dean Martinez, 354th SFS Lt. Col. Robert Shores, 353rd Combat Training Squadron Lt. Col. Matthew

354th SFS: Notice to base drivers

Recently 354th Security Forces Squadron personnel have had some drivers on base question why they were receiving a citation because they didn't stop before pulling out from a parking lot even when there is no stop sign. Many drivers went through drivers training courses in other states which only