• Congratulations to Eielson's newest major selectees

    The following captains have been selected for promotion to the rank of major: David Brodeur Christopher Frizzell Todd Hale Corey Hermesch Patrick Lowe Samuel Miller Jonathan Mumme Thomas Schilling Jeff Simmons Ronald Strobach Joseph VerStraten A promotion party takes place 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at the

  • 3-D imaging research could aid military planning

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded scientists are currently developing unique, updateable holographic 3-D displays that can be used in military applications. The holographic 3-D images can be used in command and control for viewing battle space in nearly real time using realistic images

  • Portal IM service allows Airmen, friends, family to connect

    Friends and family members can keep in touch with Airmen anywhere in the world through an instant messaging program available through the Air Force Portal. Every Airman is permitted up to five guest users through the Friends and Family Instant Messaging service, which works "24 hours a day, seven

  • Astronaut applications available for May board

    Active duty Air Force Airmen have the opportunity to compete for pilot and mission specialist crew positions with the nation's space program through the Air Force Astronaut nomination program. Air Force nominees will compete with representatives from the other services for the chance to become an

  • Eielson chapel design wins top PACAF award

    Pacific Air Forces announced Nov. 9 at the Design, Project Manager, and Agent Awards Program at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, that the Replace Chapel Center here was awarded the Top Concept Design Category Award. Eielson's new chapel will serve as a multi-faith worship center. By winning the PACAF-level

  • Hall of Fame for Dec. 14 to 20

    Airman 1st Class Martin Barrera, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Years in service: Almost a year. Family: Mom, Brother, Sister. Education: High School Diploma. Self-Description: Easy going, organized, and focused. One thing most people don't know

  • Kunsan Airmen paint first arctic F-16 for Eielson

    Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron corrosion shop recently completed painting the first U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft with an arctic scheme. The white, black and gray aircrafts will be used as aggressor planes assigned to Eielson AFB, Alaska for training exercises to include Red Flag Alaska.

  • NCO retraining program involuntary phase begins

    Airmen identified as required to retrain must submit a retraining request by Dec. 17 or separate from the Air Force under Phase II of the Air Force Fiscal 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. After meeting the Dec. 17 deadline, Phase II eligibles next must choose an Air Force specialty