8 Nov 2006

Icemen donate thousands to CFC

The Combined Federal Campaign drive came to an end Oct. 27th, with Eielson reaching the goal of 100 percent contact and $84,188 in contributions. The key to this years drive, which began Sept. 19, was the hard work of the key workers. Each one of them contributed greatly to this year's campaign by staying active in contacting wing personnel

1 Nov 2006

Big Brothers, Sisters visit Eielson fighter squadron

Eighteen children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fairbanks, Alaska, met Airmen from the 355th Fighter Squadron and received an up close and personal look at an A-10 Thunderbolt II when they visited here Sept. 30. "The 355th FS not only wanted to help (Big Brothers Big Sisters) in that regard, but they also wanted to honor the 'Bigs' for

1 Nov 2006

Operations group adopts 353rd CTS

The 353rd Combat Training Squadron is set to become another fully integrated Iceman Team unit by returning to the 354th Operations Group this month is aimed primarily at improving the Red Flag Alaska exercise."The 353rd CTS started in the 354th Fighter Wing; it's a consolidation of the squadron back under the wing it was originally with," said Lt.

1 Nov 2006

AAFES gas pricing explained

While the Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas pricing policy may appear mysterious to some, it does have definitive explanations and policies, as set by the AAFES Board of Directors, composed of senior leaders from across the Army and Air Force.In the United States, AAFES gas stations conduct surveys of five or more local locations selling motor