• Housing Web site fully functioning

    A free Department of Defense-sponsored housing referral Web site is fully operational for Air Force members and civilian employees looking for homes in the continental U.S. The Automated Housing Referral Network at www.ahrn.com contains listings for: · Off-base rentals · On-base military housing ·

  • Airmen warned against social networking dangers

    As the Air Force conducts the war on terror through air, space and cyber-space, Airmen have the ability to shape the events of the information war from the comfort of their very own home--for good or bad. Social networking sites provide a good opportunity for military members to share information

  • Parents: Do you make the grade?

    Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs we can have in life. However, babies don't leave the hospital with a set of instructions attached. With some trial and error, most parents find a parenting style that works for them and are able to motivate kids toward positive, rather than

  • 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

  • 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