• RF-A pilots engage in realistic-combat scenarios

    Aerial dog-fights between 10 or more jets and dodging simulated missiles may sound like a boss-level of a video game, but it's really the daunting experience of a combat pilot during the RED FLAG-Alaska 08-2 training here at Eielson Air Force Base. "It's like a big helmet fire," said 1st Lt. Derick

  • RAAF logistics crew provides support for F-18 Hornets

    She'd much rather be sunning herself on a beach Down Under--but for now, she's wrapped in layers of cold-weather gear on a forklift out delivering parts to the F/A-18 Hornet crews for routine maintenance. Leading Aircraftwoman Trish Entwistle, Number 75 Squadron of the Royal Australian air force is

  • 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