• Congratulations to Eielson's newest staff sergeant selects!

    The Air Force selected 15,130 of 36,608 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant. Of those 15,130 promoted, 132 are current Icemen, eight are inbound Icemen and seven are outbound Icemen. The staff sergeant selection rate, 41.33 percent, rose 5.46 percent from last year. "The promotion

  • Frequently Asked Questions about the Airman Battle Uniform

    Q1. Can we wear the green Airman Battle Uniform boot with all Air Force utility uniforms? If so, when? A1. Yes, you can wear the green ABU boot with all Air Force utility uniforms now. They are available for personal purchase (not issue or unit funded purchase) in AAFES, Military Clothing Sales

  • Veterans, servicemembers not in uniform may now salute flag

    U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and service personnel not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and service members not in uniform should

  • Cheechakos gather for winter lesson

    A winter orientation will be 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at the Yukon Club.All first-winter active-duty personnel and dependents are encouraged to attend this comprehensive, information-packed seminar.The seminar will help prepare Icemen mentally and physically for the beautiful, yet harsh and cold

  • Hall of Fame for the week of Aug. 17 to 23

    Airman 1st Class Kristine Migita, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment element journeyman Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Years in service: Two years. Family: None. Education: Associates degree, working on my bachelors in criminal justice. Previous Assignments:

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Week 11 Bicycle Safety

    Bicycling is a common means of transportation as well as an increasingly popular source of recreation, exercise, and sport. Along with increased use of bicycles comes the risk of significant injuries. According to national statistics, more than 1.8 billion bicycle outings occur each year, resulting

  • Air warriors train for deployment

    Eielson Airmen added some valuable training to their skill sets as they prepare for upcoming worldwide deployments. A class of about 50 participated in a three-day combat skills training course, administered by Anser Co. (whose cadres have had recent combat experiences), and were educated on topics