• Raptor survives three-week ice age

    Being located near the top of the world makes Eielson not only a strategic location; it also gives the team at Eielson the distinct pleasure of being the host to different aircraft undergoing cold-weather testing. The most recent visitor being the F-22 Raptor. The Raptor came from Edwards AFB,

  • USProtect contract runs out, CIS to step in

    On Dec.1, Eielson personnel will no longer see the blue uniform of the USProtect guarding Eielson's gates. They will be replaced by Chenega Integrated Systems' choice uniforms, bearing the Chenega logo. "The guards will have new uniforms but, you will see the same friendly faces you've been seeing,"

  • CBRNE change to affect all military, emergency essential civilians

    With the implementation of a new Air Force Instruction, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive training has changed dramatically and will affect all Eielson military personnel and emergency-essential civilian employees. AFI 10-2501 IC1, released Sept. 28, requires two types of

  • Eielson Airman awarded PACAF Male Athlete of the Year

    After participating in more than 100 running and triathlon events, Master Sgt. Robert Wieland, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs superintendent, gets the distinguished pleasure to receive the 2007 Pacific Air Forces Male Athlete of the Year award. Sergeant Wieland is also a member of the Air Force

  • Eielson sharpshooters help commanders see the future from overseas

    When servicemembers go outside the wire here, they occasionally have an extra set of eyes watching over them. Concealed, the members of the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's Close Precision Engagement Team observe, provide intelligence and, if necessary, neutralize threats. The CPET

  • CCAF officials launch new Web-based tool

    Community College of the Air Force officials have launched a new Web-based tool that provides students education and national certification information related to Air Force occupational specialties. The Credentialing and Education Research Tool, or CERT, is an online research tool that links CCAF

  • Fitness center holiday hours

    The Fitness Center hours for the holidays are: Nov. 21  - Close at 10 p.m. Nov. 22  - Closed Nov. 23  - Open at 9 a.m. Dec. 24  - Close at 4 p.m. Dec. 25  - Closed Dec. 26  - Open at 9 a.m.

  • Hall of Fame for Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

    Staff Sgt. Theo Blue, 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlerHometown: Newark, N.J. Years in service: Eight.Family: My oldest daughter Teiyana, 6; son Tariq, 5; and my youngest daughter Talia who is 6 months old. Education: Working on my bachelors degree. Previous Assignments: