• Airmen leave Land of Rising Sun for Midnight Sun

    Just as winter came to a close on the island of Japan, more than 150 Airmen touched down on the frozen flight line of Eielson Air Force base to take part in this year's RED FLAG 08-2 training exercise in April. Members from the 14th Fighter Squadron, along with various support personnel, deployed

  • Intel flight tailors mission to support RF-A

    The 354th Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight is currently boosting its operations tempo to support RED FLAG-Alaska 08-2. "During the exercises we provide pre- and post-mission briefings," said Staff Sgt. Olivia Montgomery, 354th OSS/IN NCO in charge of training. "This gives us an

  • Hall of Fame for April 11 to 17

    Senior Airman Christopher Wilson, 354th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllerHometown: El Paso, TexasYears in service: Two years Family: Wife and no kids. Education: High School Diploma, starting college. Previous Assignments: First base.Self-Description: I am determined, outgoing and

  • CMSAF makes Eielson homecoming

    The Air Force's top enlisted member visited Eielson Air Force Base March 28. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, an alumnus of the 354th Fighter Wing, toured several base units and met with many Airmen during his trip. He said he always enjoys visiting with his Iceman

  • Alaska Air National Guard Gains New Wing Commander

    Colonel Donald "Scott" Wenke takes command of Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling WingMembers of the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing welcomed their new commander, Col. Donald "Scott" Wenke and said goodbye to Col. John O. Griffin in a change of command ceremony

  • Aggressor fleet paint scheme nears completion

    After swapping out F-16 Fighting Falcons with Kunsan Air Base, Korea, Airmen of the 354th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal shop wasted no time in painting the newly-received aircraft with a flanker color scheme which helps other pilots identify these aircraft as the opposing force during training