• Quarterly award winners announced

    The following individuals were recognized at the 354th Fighter Wing Quarterly Awards Luncheon Jan. 25 at the Yukon Club:Airman of the Quarter:  Airman 1st Class Timothy Wilber, 354th Mission Support GroupNCO of the Quarter:  Tech. Sgt. Cassie Letendre, 354th MSGSenior NCO of the Quarter:  Senior

  • Troops to receive retroactive pay next month

    Active duty troops will receive retroactive earnings next month, followed weeks later by a supplemental payday for non-active personnel, a Pentagon official said today. The National Defense Authorization Act signed into law Jan. 28 by President Bush stipulates a 3.5 percent military pay raise. This

  • Squadron commanders, first sergeants meet senior leaders

    Squadron commanders and first sergeants had an opportunity to meet with the chief of staff of the Air Force during a conference here Jan. 28. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley called in Airmen from around the Air Force to get a candid perspective from the field while sharing his views

  • Hall of Fame for Feb. 1 to 7

    Staff Sgt. Kimberly Lawrence, 354th Fighter Wing Legal Office military justice paralegal Hometown: Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Years in service: Ten. Family: Ariana Maria and Jessica Jae Education: Community College of the Air Force degree, Information Resources Management; CCAF, Paralegal and am currently

  • DFAC reopens after 10-week renovation

    The Two Seasons Dining Facility will reopen after its two-and-a-half-month renovation 5:30 a.m. Feb. 5 for breakfast. The renovations, which began Nov. 26, 2007, include a new serving area, new tables in the main dining area, kitchen equipment upgrades and a new dishwashing machine. "During

  • MTI special duty team to visit Eielson

    Have you ever been interested in becoming a Military Training Instructor? If so, the MTI Recruiting Team is offering the opportunity you have been seeking. The MTI Recruiting team will host a MTI Duty Assignment briefing 8:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Yukon Club.There are few jobs in the Air Force more

  • Taking care of your vehicle in Interior Alaska

    Winter has arrived in full force. With the snow, ice, and extreme cold of Interior Alaska, vehicles require some special attention if they are to operate in a safe and efficient manner. First of all, ensure fluids are maintained at the correct levels and changed at appropriate intervals. Pay

  • Army, Air Force leaders discuss interoperability

    The chief of staffs for the Army and Air Force along with other senior leaders from both Services met to discuss issues of mutual interest regarding interdependency and interoperability Jan. 23 at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and Gen. T. Michael Moseley spent the

  • Air Force develops friend vs. foe identification system

    Air Force Research Laboratory officials here recently have developed a technology that helps identify friendly forces during combat exercises. Working with Lumitex Inc. of Strongsville, Ohio, members of AFRL's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate developed and fielded the Target Recognition

  • Eielson marks mission change, welcomes new aircraft

    Four of Eielson's expected 12 aircraft landed safely Jan. 20 on the flightline. The Aggressor aircraft are from the 80th Fighter Squadron of the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and are involved in an F-16 swap with the base, as Eielson gave the 8th FW its F-16 Block 40s in exchange for the