• Big month for a little town

    August marked a big month for a little town in Alaska. The military will officially finish the Operation Alaskan Road (OAR) project in Metlakatla on Aug. 31 after ten years of construction, training and partnership building. The road will connect the Metlakatla Indiana Community (MIC) to a closer

  • Eielson library serves as mecca for education

    Where do you go to get a study guide for a CLEP test? Who has public access computers on base? If you're here on Eielson, the answer is simple: the base library. As soon as the snows melted this year, the Eielson library moved to its current location beside Anderson Elementary School on the first

  • Iceman Team welcomes new wing commander

    The Iceman Team welcomed Brig. Gen. Mark Graper as he assumed command of the 354th Fighter Wing in a change of command ceremony Aug. 22 in the Thunderdome. General Graper took over from Brig. Gen Dave Scott, who ended a 19 month tour here as commander. General Scott will serve next as Deputy

  • Fort WW training lands available for outdoor rec

    With the arrival of the fall hunting seasons it is a good time to welcome you to use Alaska Army training lands for your outdoor recreation. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of a few safety requirements before you enter training lands. From time to time the Army has to close an

  • Class teaches parents effective discipline for children

    Family Advocacy offers 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children ages 2-10. The program instructor, Ms. Jackie Dunn, 354th Medical Operation Squadron outreach manager, provides instruction on how to discipline without arguing or yelling; handling testing and manipulation; what to do about

  • Air Force officials announce 2008 force-shaping plans

    Air Force officials recently announced plans to meet the 2008 fiscal year end-strength of 328,600, which calls for a force reduction of about 5,400 officers and enlisted members through normal attrition, retirement or force-shaping measures. The reductions are in line with Air Force efforts to