• 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

  • Treat back pain at home

    As physical therapists, the words "Ouch, it hurts!" are heard frequently when dealing with the back. A physical therapist's primary job is not only to help treat injured backs, but more importantly, to help teach how to avoid injury and re-occurrence of back pain. Back pain is a common problem in

  • Kicking the winter blues; suicide prevention

    With winter right around the corner, it's important for Icemen to be aware of warning signs of depression and ways to remedy them. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in Alaska among teens and adults up to age 35. In the Fairbanks area alone 38 people took their own lives between 2003 and

  • Hall of Fame: Aug. 10 through Aug. 16

    Airman 1st Class Philip Cirrincione, 354 Contracting Squadron contract administrator Hometown: Chicago, Il. Years in service: One and a half years. Family: Mom, Dad and a brother and sister. Education: Bachelor's in finance. Self-Description: Easy going, laid back. One thing most people don't know

  • Arctic Hawgs take final flight

    For almost 20 years, the imposing silhouettes of 355th Fighter Squadron A/OA10s have been a familiar site above interior Alaska. Lt. Col. Quentin Rideout, 355th FS Commander, brought that run to a close with the final tactical Arctic Hawg sortie Tuesday. "This event signals the end of an era in

  • Eagle Eyes Awareness Program is a tool for everybody

    The Air Force neighborhood watch program, Eagle Eyes, was put into place to ensure Iceman Team members remain aware of their surroundings, which is an important part of preventing terrorism. The program isn't just for military members, it's also for spouses and civilians in the local area. Law