• TRICARE explains benefits through free on-line course

    For those who want a better understanding of the TRICARE benefit, TRICARE University is offering a free on-line public course. No registration is required for the TRICARE Public course. "This course is similar to the in-depth classroom courses we offer those who provide benefit counseling and

  • Five tips to improve run times

    People are often looking for easy and quick ways to improve their run times. Here are five simple things anyone can do to quicken their pace. - Proper shoes are important for a runner. Knowing what type of arch your feet have and if you invert or exvert while in motion is important. Refer to your

  • Article 15 punishments imposed in April 2008 at Eielson AFB, AK

    A staff sergeant from 354th Maintenance Squadron received Article 15 punishment for assault consummated by a battery, in violation of Article 128, UCMJ. The commander imposed the following punishment: suspended reduction to the grade of senior airman, suspended 20 days extra duty and a reprimand. An

  • Northern Edge 2008 exercise begins May 5

    The largest military training exercise in Alaska, Northern Edge 2008, begins May 5 with roughly 5,000 U.S. active duty, national guard, and reserve component Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marine participants. Alaskan Command hosts the air-centric exercise, which will involve more than 120 Air Force,

  • 354th Fighter Wing Quarterly Award Winners

    The winners of the 354th FW Quarterly Awards: Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Brandon Bowers, 354th Operations Group NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt. Misty Schloemer, 354th Operations Group Senior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. John Fife, 354th Mission Support Group CGO of the Quarter: 1st Lt.

  • Hall of Fame for April 25 to May 1

    Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhoden, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, assistant NCOIC customer serviceHometown: Austin Texas Years in service: 9 1/2 Family: Wife (Jennifer), Daughter (Emily) Education: Completed half the requirements for my bachelors degree. Previous Assignments: McChord AFB Wash., Kunsan

  • Driving while intoxicated: check your Wingman

    With breakup in full swing and the summer months beckoning, Icemen will no doubt get the urge to go out more--but with more activities, comes more vulnerability to first and second-hand safety. Safety is a concern of everyday life, but with a few drinks those safety concerns are easier to disregard,