• 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

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Week 10 ATV Safety

    All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention Checklist □ Attend an ATV driver's safety course (SVIA course required for active duty personnel). Contact wing safety at 377-1351 to set up a class (dependant or active duty). □ Never use a three-wheeler. They are unsafe and no longer manufactured. □ Ride an

  • Servicemembers should keep vaccines in check during August

    The month of August is designated as National Immunization Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of keeping immunizations for yourself and family members up-to-date. Keeping your health in check is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle and for servicemembers it is also part of your

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Week 9

    Inline skating (also known as rollerblading) is a fun pastime and excellent form of physical activity. Because these activities involve speed, balance and coordination, and are practiced on hard surfaces, there is potential for injury to occur. Listed below are some helpful safety tips to ensure

  • AAFES turns 112

    Eielson celebrated the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 112th Anniversary July 28 with a cake cutting ceremony, and events such as a whopper hopper, a drawing box to win a $112 gift card, sales and specials throughout the day and giving a $50 gift certificate to the day's 112th customer. AAFES

  • Hall of Fame for the week of Aug. 3 to 9

    Airman 1st Class Dana Baisden, 354thCivil Engineer Squadron liquid fuels maintenance apprentice Hometown: Auburn, Illinois Years in service: Two years. Education: Working on bachelors degree Previous Assignments: Eielson is my first duty station. Self-Description: I'm quiet yet outgoing and I like