Smokey the Bear says, "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires"

Smokey Bear has been a part of the Fire Department for over 60 years now. He comes to us this 2008 year to inform Eielson residents and visitors about the current fire dangers. This year Smokey Bear will again be located on Central Avenue close to the main gate. The destruction of land by fire has

ALCOM commander thanks Top of the World colleagues

As I finish my tour as the Commander of Alaskan Command, Joint Task Force Alaska, Alaska NORAD Region, and Eleventh Air Force, I want to thank you, the Arctic Warriors -- soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen -- for the privilege of serving with you in the Great Land. Alaska

Aggressive maintenance

Base to clean-up flightline via annual FOD walk

The annual base flightline foreign object debris walk is scheduled April 25. The event will include all units on base. The event will require a mass, thorough cleaning of the flightline in which all trash and rocks will be picked up and thrown away. "Even one pebble can ground an aircraft if it

Eielson discontinues mandatory base vehicle decals

In April 2007, a mandate was put into practice by Air Force officials to eliminate the use of the DD Form 2220, the vehicle decal previously required to access DoD installations. Up until now, Eielson hasn't necessarily been 'behind the curve,' so to speak, but has kept its use of mandatory base

Managing the airfield

18th AGRS pilots prep for RED FLAG mission

Aircraft takeoff for RED FLAG-Alaska 08-2 training mission

Reveille, Retreat, Taps begin April 28

When Iceman Team members hear Reveille every morning at 7 a.m., Retreat every evening at 5 p.m., and Taps every night at 10 p.m., they should know how and when to render the proper respect. As of August 2007, all veterans or retirees may now salute the flag. For more information, click here.Reveille

Eielson dining facility caters to Red Flag