• Women prove they have the 'right stuff' to fly

    Throughout history, women have made a lasting impression on the fabric of the United States. In colonial times, women helped their husbands defend their farms from Indian attacks. During the American Revolution, women such as Mary Hays McCauly (better known as Molly Pitcher) took care of their

  • New 477th Fighter Group seeks applicants

    The 477th Fighter Group, Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals for full and part-time positions. More than 25 career fields are available including pilots, medical technicians, engineers, mission support and maintenance personnel. No previous

  • Hall of Fame for March 14 to 20

    Staff Sgt. Manuel Sanchez, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Years in service:  Five years. Family: Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Sanchez Education:  Harlandale High School Previous Assignments:  Hill AFB, Utah.   Self-Description:  Easy to get along

  • Eielson, Wainwright snow removal crews team up for mission

    Fort Wainwright crews remove snow off the flightline to accomplish their mission. But when the need came down for heavy airlift, they called for support from the local team that meets those requirements regularly -- Eielson's snow removal team. The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal

  • Eielson welcomes home warriors

    A crowd of more than 250 Icemen, family members and guests gathered to welcome Eielson Airmen home with praise and thanks at the Joint Mobility Complex here Feb. 29. The event honored more than 350 Airmen who returned from deployments over the past six months, including three 354th Security Forces

  • 18th AGR receives new pods to support mission

    Adequate training is vital to success in any combat situation. In the case of fighter pilots, training enables a higher percentage of mission success with adversaries both in the air and on the ground. Eielson Icemen are focusing their full efforts on the new mission with F-16 Aggressors and Red

  • Weather unique to interior Alaska

    Anyone who has lived in the Alaskan interior for at least a year knows that it is one of the most dynamic--and at times--punishing environments in the world. The following is a small collection of Eielson's extreme weather records and other interesting weather trivia. How much do you know about

  • Dental clinic supports Children's Dental Health Month

    Members of the 354th Medical Operations Squadron dental flight visited children of Anderson Elementary School Feb. 20 and 21 to educate students on proper dental hygiene. February is designated as National Children's Dental Health Month and Eielson's dental personnel covered a broad range of topics