• 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

  • Icemen can take part in a survey to increase COLA

    Military members assigned overseas are given a cost of living allowance to offset the increased expense of living at their location. This allowance is adjusted every three years based on changes in the consumer price index (CPI) and living pattern survey completed by military members. The CPI

  • Eielson Icemen win State Soccer Championship

    Eielson's men's soccer tem, The Icemen, won its second straight Alaska Amateur Soccer Association championship Aug. 5 in Wasilla. After four games, the Icemen pulled off a nail-biter against Rusty Buffalo, another team from the Fairbanks area, to win the championship. After 90 minutes of grueling

  • A look at the history of the 355th Fighter Squadron

    Shortly after the last three A-10s depart Eielson on August 15, the 355th Fighter Squadron will inactivate. In other words, the designation "355th Fighter Squadron," along with all of its unit history will be 'placed on a shelf' to be re-activated and added to another day. For example, if a new